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Every time your partner heads out the door, you can feel that familiar knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach. Whether or not you say it aloud, the fear lingers\u2014what if they find someone better? Even though they’ve done nothing to break your trust<\/a>, the worry doesn\u2019t seem to fade. So, what’s fueling this constant fear of infidelity?<\/p>\n

A Sign of Low Self-Esteem<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Clinical psychologist Johanna Rozenblum points out two main sources of this persistent fear: one internal and one external. Internally, low self-esteem<\/a> is often a culprit.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you constantly question your worth and doubt you deserve love, it creates insecurity linked to an anxious personality<\/a>,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

Paradoxically, the anxiety sufferer feeds the fear of their partner leaving or cheating\u2014\u201cbecause they don\u2019t feel like they\u2019re enough.\u201d This often results in conflicts. \u201cThese individuals usually have an anxious attachment style, shaped by childhood or upbringing. They need constant reassurance, driven by a fear of abandonment,\u201d often surfacing as a fear of infidelity.<\/p>\n

The Impact of Past Trauma<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Externally, the fear is tied to past experiences. \u201cBeing cheated on or witnessing such betrayal creates lasting emotional scars,\u201d says Rozenblum. \u201cEven if your new partner is different, the original wound lingers.\u201d Mistrust acts as defense, preparing for the worst.<\/p>\n

The Telltale Signs (Not to Ignore)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Constant fear can damage a healthy relationship and wear down your partner. Not sure if your fear is excessive? Psychotherapist Malka Shaw lists signs on Verywell Mind<\/em>:<\/p>\n