Theyre not going to be able to concentrate on anything else once they know that something is wrong.
So try not to throw your phone down and ignore them after dropping the news that you oughta talk.
Rip off the bandage before they can panic.
Roberto Nickson
Dont pressure them into doing something that makes them uncomfortable.
If youre going to date someone with anxiety, you should probably respect their boundaries.
You cant keep pushing them when they give you an answer you dont like.
Either remain patient with them, and understand thatnomeansno.Or move on from them.
They dont need someone around who makes them feel guilty about being themselves.
Dont tease them about being too quiet.
Theyve heard all the jokes before and they arent funny.
Humans with anxiety are never sure which category you fall under, so its best to stay respectful.
Dont act like their worries are ridiculous.
If you dont have anxiety, its hard to understand what theyre going through.
You dont want to tell them tocalm downorjust breatheorthink positivelyas if getting rid of their anxiety is that simple.
They cant go away with a snap of the fingers.
Dont keep secrets from them.
When youre dating someone with anxiety, be as open and honest with them as possible.
If something is wrong, theyre going to notice the shift in your tone or your unusual body language.
Lies will only push them away, so dont bother keeping secrets.
Work on your communication.
They arent asking because youre a bad partner.
Theyre asking because they want reassurance.
