My friend has been seeing a woman who told him she has "separation anxiety, " as diagnosed by her psychologist, who specializes in relationships. Is this just a ploy to keep a sensitive, caring man from leaving her? (She has a sad history of breakups initiated by the men, not by her.)
2007-03-24 20:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by ragged 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She's highly educated, has a job that takes her all over the world, and is away from her children (15 and 13) for months at a time. She's also strong-willed, has very firm opinions, and has been advised by her psychologist to be more "pliable" and less insistent on her own way in relationships. Is it possible that a person like this truly does suffer from "separation anxiety?"
2007-03-24 20:36:34 · update #1
I've been married over 25 years, and when my wife are apart like when she went to see her parents, yes, I felt it. I felt out of gas, thinking of all those little things she did all the time, it just wasn't a home anymore. I am not a shrink, maybe separation anxiety could also mean she is afraid to get into another relationship fearing another possible break up, you get gun shy after awhile. Chow
2007-03-24 20:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is. I had it when I got married. But I don't have it anymore. It takes time for it to go away. But it sounds like this girl gets possesive not having separation anxiety. I think he should probably leave her alone before she gets crazy on him.
2007-03-24 20:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think she is more of a needy clingy woman who wants to keep her man on a tight leash.
2007-03-24 23:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by alexandria1_1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything is possible. introduce her to me and i will let you know...Lets
2007-03-24 20:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by letsget_dangerous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is wrong with her.....
2007-03-24 20:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋