My mates boyfriend says she is too clingy. What does this mean from a blokes perspective?
2006-08-31 23:41:22 · 17 answers · asked by XCuteX 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Clingy is known as "Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)"
There are several different sub-types of Reactive Attachment Disorders. The ambivalent sub-type can be described as an "in-your-face" child. This is the child who is angry, oppositional, and who can be violent. The anxious sub-type is clingy, anxious, shows separation anxieties, among other symptoms. The avoidant sub-type is often overlooked. This child is very compliant, agreeable, and superficially engaging. This child often has a lack of depth to his emotions and functions as an "as-if" child; meaning that he tries to do and say what you want, but is not genuine, authentic, or real in emotional engagement. Finally, there is the disorganized subtype, this child often presents with bizarre symptoms.
The words 'attachment' and 'bonding' are now used interchangeably. Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder exhibit many of the following symptoms:
2006-08-31 23:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Funny Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the girl has no life of her own, she is obsessed with her boyfriend 24/7, she is a co-dependant, and needs to be a part of every aspect of his life. Usually, this means excessive phone calls and text messages at all hours of the day and night, anger when messages are not returned immediately, a demand for constant attention and a refusal to understand why she cannot be involved in every activity. This may progress to stalking, or worse.
2006-08-31 23:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It means he wants some room to move ... If she goes everywhere with him or phones him just to check up on him, he's feeling closed in.
She wants to stand back a bit, let him go to the pub with his mates, let him go to footy or whatever - just have some time on his own. However, it may be that he wants to get away from her so he can go on the pull and s**g any old slapper that gives him the green light!
2006-09-01 00:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by Marinersfan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possessive,xx
2006-08-31 23:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are clingy you are all over someone like with them too much and wont leave them alone kind of think do you get me its sort of hard to explain
2006-08-31 23:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by sensual 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's being annoyed by a girl because she won't let you have ANY time to yourself and being way too needy/reliant on you. This girl needs to back off or risk being got rid of permanently...
2006-09-01 00:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmy The Fish 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i,m not a bloke but felt the need to answer,If he says u r too clingy what he means is that wherever he is u wanna be there u don,t give him time with his mates basically he needs his space stop invading it
2006-08-31 23:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by funkyspice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining: clung to the rope to keep from falling; fabrics that cling to the body.
To remain close; resist separation: We clung together in the storm.
To remain emotionally attached; hold on: clinging to outdated customs.
2006-08-31 23:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by Nuts 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mate's boyfriend needs some bounce sheets.
2006-08-31 23:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by X-Woman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
everyone is correct about defining the word but from a relationship perspective it means 2 things!!!
1: he doesn't like her as much as she likes him!
2: the more he tries to exert hs independance, the harder she will cling!
therefore, the relationship is doomed unless she gets a grip!
2006-09-01 00:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋