5 Insecurities You Project Onto Your Man That Turns Him OFF

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Insecurities Project Onto Man Turns Him OFF

Insecurities are relationship killers. Period. All of us have insecurities. But when they start revealing themselves in twisted ways to your man, it can seriously affect that beautiful thing that you have with him. Sometimes, unknowingly, women tend to project a lot of their insecurities on their men because they have a hard time loving and accepting themselves.

He’s doesn’t need to complain about you. You’re already busy tearing yourself down.

Dear (those) ladies,

I’m writing this with the utmost respect, but full disclosure, I’m committed to 100 percent honesty.

Yes, I know most women have a few flaws. You have a stretch mark (or two… or 10) from childbearing or weight loss/gain/loss/gain. Your hair isn’t perfect. Maybe you’ve been hurt before in a past relationship. Whatever it is, with certainty, you’ve declared that men aren’t into you because of… [insert your deepest insecurity here].

STOP IT!!

Stop projecting your “stuff” (baggage) onto your guy. It not only confuses him, it drives him crazy and drives you crazy (and not in a good way).

Here are a few of your deep fears that you project onto your man and, in doing so, are sabotaging your relationship:

1. That you’re ugly and hopelessly flawed.

A guy who is truly into you isn’t going to notice or care about minor weight fluctuations that might accompany a woman’s body chemistry, time of the month, a shift in stress habits that (may or may not) result in a little friendly food indulgenceโ€ฆ whatever! And, when it comes to things like stretch marks, blemishes, and other superficial body imperfections โ€” those are things you notice about you.

The right guy doesn’t care and will gloss right over them.

A man who loves you is happiest when you’re happy in your own skin. If he’s concentrating on your imperfections, he has his own insecurities to deal with, and he’s pushing his bullsh*t on you. Not only is THAT out of your control, but it has nothing to do with you. Otherwise, just because you don’t see perfection when you look in the mirror doesn’t mean your man doesn’t see perfection when he looks at you.

So stop telling him how “fat/ugly/awkward/etc.” you are. He didn’t notice until you pointed it out.

Related: 7 Ways You Ruin Your Relationship

2. That you need to argue your point (again and again).

Most of the time once an argument is over, it’s done for him. He’s not thinking about what he could have, would have, or should have said. If you’re pushing an issue and he’s already relented, you’re projecting your own need to “win” or be right. If you’ve said your peace, let him mull things over for a bit and internalize what you’ve said.

Oftentimes, in long-term relationships, you have a choice when putting issues to rest: Be right, or be happy. Happiness last longer.

3. That his compliments aren’t true.

When he says that you look beautiful, he means it. He’s telling you because he believes these words. If you pipe in and insult yourself after he just complimented you, it’s like throwing a gift back in his face. You don’t have to agree with him. Just say “thank you.”

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4. That he’s still into his ex.

Exes are exes for a reason… and unless the relationship has just ended โ€” or kids/finances from a past marriage โ€” most men aren’t thinking about their ex. (The exception: if he’s not actually finished emotionally with a past relationship, it might plague him.)

If you are insecure about his ex, talk about it, and get some clarity. If he is spending time or focusing on his ex, that’s not about you. Most often, he’s not emotionally finished with that relationship.

The Golden Rule: The only reason an ex keeps calling is if someone is picking up the phone. If you trust him, work through your stuff and let go of your insecurities. If you don’t trust him, that’s either about you (meaning that you have past stuff you still need to solve), or he’s sending up red flags that he is untrustworthy (and what the hell are you doing with him?).

Related: 10 Silly Habits That Seem Insignificant But Slowly Ruin Relationships

5. That he’s just like your old boyfriend.

Your guy now is not your past. If he’s acting like your ex, that has to do with you and your selection process. But if he’s just being himself and it reminds you of something from your past, why make that his problem? Is he supposed to feign perfection and never fall short or make mistakes along the way?

Take the time to reflect on your past โ€” and work through the past hurt/pain that accompanied whatever you’re feelingโ€ฆ without making your man now the villain.

The issues you’re dwelling on in your relationship are YOUR issues… not his.

The guy who’s truly into you doesn’t see your flaws and doesn’t try to tap into your fears and insecurities. He sees your beauty, intelligence, and unique characteristics. If he does happen to notice your flaws, not only will he not mention them, but he’ll subconsciously chalk them up to what makes you the “you” he likes/loves.

Besides, by focusing so much on your perceived flaws, your opinion of yourself is incorrect, biased, and screwed up. Men โ€” REAL MEN โ€” see past your imperfections… because THEY, TOO, HAVE IMPERFECTIONS.

Related: 6 Sad Ways You End Up Ruining The Intimacy In Your Relationship

My advice: Stop projecting your own issues on your man, and sabotaging your love life.

The Right Guy will accept you โ€” imperfections and all. If you’re with a man who leaves you feeling unworthy or inadequate, you’re with the WRONG guy โ€” fire him so you can move on to the someone who sees how amazing you are. And then, when you find that great guy, relax… let love in! And stop projecting your fears and insecurities all over him.


Written by Charles J Orlando
Originally appeared in Charles J Orlando

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