Why do I have feelings for other people besides my boyfriend?

Of course, sometimes there are underlying causes in the form of issues with the relationship you’re in. The feelings you’ve developed for someone else might not have much to do with the person that you’re feeling them for, but with what’s missing from the relationship that you’re in. Maybe you’re craving physical affection.

How do you know if you’re emotionally attached to your partner?

When you’re attached, you’ll feel a need to see or hear from your partner every day. As relationship expert Vikki Ziegler, tells Bustle, when this doesn’t happen you’re likely to feel rejection and pain. Being emotionally connected is different.

Are You developing feelings for someone who’s not your partner?

You’ve developed feelings for someone who’s not your partner. And you’re struggling to figure out what you should do about it. Odds are, your feelings have developed on their own, and have rather taken you by surprise. I’m assuming you didn’t go out purposefully looking for someone new. If you did, that’s a different kettle of fish entirely.

Are You attached to your partner because you need to?

Basically, if you’re attached to a relationship because it fulfills a need (i.e. a need to get married), you’ll be more focused on reaching an end goal rather than building a deep and meaningful connection with your chosen partner. But if you want a fulfilling relationship that goes the distance, you need connection, not just attachment.

Is your partner falling in love with someone else?

But for most people, falling in love is a process that doesn’t really happen overnight. When your partner is falling for someone else, experts say you’ll likely notice some small changes in their behavior. Redefine your day with the Bustle newsletter.

What happens to your body when you leave a relationship?

The crashing, fatigued feeling you get when you try to leave (and your cortisol levels can actually lower and adjust) might confuse you into thinking you ‘feel better’ with the person than without. And of course leaving will trigger a big bout of anxiety that might seem worse than the day-to-day anxiety you deal with.