10 Mistakes Girls Make In Relationships

By Victoria Robertson on October 16, 2014

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We all make mistakes. It’s human nature. But ladies, stop making the same ones.

Here are 10 mistakes that women are consistently making in relationships.

1. Clinginess:

I’m sure at one point or another every girl has heard they’re “too clingy.” It may not be true all the time, but if you’re currently crashing guys night because you missed your boyfriend, listen up: space is a good thing!

Be your own person. If you can’t be yourself in a relationship, it isn’t going to work out. So enjoy his guys nights, because it gives you time to be with you, and there isn’t anyone better.

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2. Jealousy:

We’ve all fallen victim to it, whether we’d like to admit it or not. Social media has made jealousy possible at the push of a button, so ladies, step back from the computer and breathe.

Trust is a major part of relationships, and if you need to Facebook stalk him every night to make sure he’s doing what he says, it’s time to back out of that relationship.

Without trust there’s no foundation and your relationship is going to fall apart more quickly than you can hit “like.”

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3. Neediness:

Don’t mistake this for being clingy, because it isn’t. Instead, needy girlfriends constantly want something: whether it be attention, food, to be taken out, etc.

Of course, don’t let a guy tell you you’re needy when you have reasonable requests, such as “can you be there for me when I get home from my wisdom teeth surgery?” Perfectly reasonable.

But asking him to be there for you during the season finale of “Pretty Little Liars?” Kind of pushing it.

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4. Distancing:

We’ve all been hurt before. Every girl has that first love, and you know they say the first cut is the deepest. However, don’t let that be a determinant for how you enter your other relationships.

A distant, unattached girlfriend is no fun to be around, and sooner than later she’ll be kicked to the curb. So break the cycle, put yourself out there and embrace your relationships.

Not everything is meant to last forever, but waiting for the other shoe to drop is no way to live life.

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5. Moving too fast:

Who doesn’t have a wedding board on Pinterest? Exactly. Every girl dreams about her wedding, and planning it is almost half the fun. But ladies, I’m telling you now that your new college boyfriend doesn’t think so.

Don’t ask him about color schemes or place settings, because odds are it’s way too soon and he doesn’t care. We may think years ahead, but most guys are happy with where the relationship currently is.

So by all means, keep planning your dream wedding because you deserve it, but maybe keep the finer details to yourself until he proposes.

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6. Moving too slow:

Of course, moving too slow is just as detrimental as moving too fast. The slower you move, the less interested the guy thinks you are.

If he asks you out to a movie, don’t blow him off for a night of Netflix with the roomies. They’ll understand, especially since they have you every other night of the week.

Don’t be afraid to get out there and date; holding back will only drive them away, so let them get to know the amazing you.

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7. Rebounding:

This is a tough one to pinpoint, because most ladies don’t even know they’re doing it. If you have just gotten out of a relationship, give yourself enough time before going out again.

If you still cry every time you think of your ex, you aren’t ready. If your blood boils just thinking about your ex, you aren’t ready. If you just want meaningless hookups to get back at your ex, you aren’t ready.

The list could go on and on, so just make sure you’re in the right place before you drag in some poor guy who won’t even know what hit him.

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8. Projects:

Why do we do this? Why do women have to take on guys we know aren’t good for us? I’m going to spell this out very clearly: do not try to change a guy. Don’t do it. Just like you shouldn’t let any guy change you, he shouldn’t let any girl change him.

If you don’t see the relationship working out, walk away. If he’s a player, you aren’t going to reform him. Please, for the love of God, stop trying. There are plenty of fish in the sea: stop trying to tame the shark.

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9. Knowing when to back out:

If you and your beau are constantly fighting and you’ve lost sight of your relationship, it’s time to back out. Girls who stay with guys as long as they possibly can: stop.

It’s so hard to give up on a relationship, but the longer you stay in a bad one, the worse it’s going to get. Know when there isn’t anything left to fight for and step out before major damage is done.

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10. Backing out too easily:

On the other hand, some girls are just born runners. Running from your problems isn’t going to do anything but allow them to take you down once you stop for breath.

Don’t give up on your relationship every time there is a small problem. Talk it out. Fight it out. Just make sure your first priority isn’t to bail at the sight of any glitch.

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Whether you’re looking for a long-term relationship or a summer fling, understand what you want and what he wants. There are countless mistakes made in relationships, and you may not be able to fix all of them.

But know when you’re the problem and be willing to work on it. If you can recognize this, your future relationships are going to be smooth sailing.

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