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Understanding Mixed Signals: Supportive Partner or Hidden Jealousy?

🚩Yellow FlagToxicity Score: 6/10
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The Situation

"She said she's supportive but gets upset when I have work events"

The Brutal Truth

She claims to be supportive, but her frustration over your work events reveals insecurity and emotional unavailability. It’s a warning sign that her words don’t match her actions, leading to mixed signals and potential control issues.

❌ What NOT to Do (Anxious Response)

An anxious person might over-apologize or avoid work commitments altogether to appease her, thinking this will keep the peace. This is wrong because it compromises their own needs and self-worth, fostering resentment and imbalance in the relationship.

💭 Something to Reflect On

What boundaries do I need to set to protect my work-life from someone else’s insecurities?

✨ What To Do Next

Every situation has nuance. What you see here is a general pattern, but your specific circumstances matter.

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