Even when things are going rather well in a relationship, feelings of concern, insecurity, and uncertainty can arise. This is known as relationship anxiety.

You are in a relationship with someone you adore, who is wonderful.

You’ve studied each other’s communication methods, built boundaries, and gained trust. At the same time, you may find yourself doubting the relationship, your partner, and yourself all the time.

Will this last? How can you tell whether this someone is truly the one for you?

What if they are concealing a sinister secret? What if you simply can’t keep up a devoted, healthy relationship?Relationship anxiety is the term for this ongoing concern.

Is this typical?

Yes.

According to Astrid Robertson, a psychologist who works with couples that have relationship problems, “relationship anxiety is very common.”

Before they realize their partner is equally interested in them, some people suffer from relationship anxiety at the beginning of a relationship.

However, serious, long-term relationships can also experience these emotions.

Relationship anxiety over time may result in:

• emotional tiredness, emotional anguish, or a lack of motivation upset stomach and other health issues

Nothing about the relationship itself may be the cause of your uneasiness.

However, it may eventually result in actions that cause problems and unhappiness for both you and your spouse.

Which symptoms indicate relationship anxiety?

Anxiety in relationships can manifest itself in several ways.

Most people have some degree of relationship insecurity at some point, particularly when they are first dating and starting a committed relationship.

Since this is common, you shouldn’t be too worried by fleeting anxieties or doubts, especially if they don’t have a significant impact on you. However, these nervous thoughts can occasionally intensify and infiltrate your day-to-day activities.

Here are a few possible indicators of relationship anxiety:

Are you unsure if your lover values you?

The underlying questions of “Do I matter?” and “Are you there for me?” are the most prevalent manifestations of relationship anxiety.

Robertson clarifies. “This speaks to a basic need to feel safe, connected, and like you belong in a partnership.” For instance, you may be concerned that:

• Your spouse only wants to be with you because of what you can do for them;
• they might not offer assistance or support if something catastrophic happened.
• They wouldn’t miss you much if you were gone.