Whether you’ve been with someone for a short period or a long time, is it normal to doubt your love for someone?
Yes, it is!
That’s not to say everyone will question their love for their partner, but it’s certainly common to experience these feelings.
If you’re doubting your love for your partner, don’t feel bad.
It’s something most people go through, although a lot of people will not talk about it openly.
Is It Normal to Doubt Your Love for Someone?
When you love someone, there will be times when you doubt your feelings.
This is perfectly normal and it doesn’t mean that your love isn’t real or that you’re falling out of love with the person.
There are many reasons why people may start to doubt their love for someone.
Maybe you’re going through a tough time in your life and feeling stressed, which can make it harder to feel positive emotions.
Or, perhaps you’re worried about a particular issue in your relationship and whether or not it can be resolved.
It’s also common to doubt your love for someone if you’re having doubts about yourself or lack self-esteem.
Do you feel like you’re good enough for your partner?
Do you worry that they could do better than you?
These are all normal thoughts to have, but they can lead to self-doubt and feeling like you’re not good enough for the person you love.
If you’re doubting your love for someone right now, it’s important to remember that these feelings are normal and it doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship is any weaker.
The best thing you can do is talk to your partner about how you’re feeling.
They may be experiencing similar doubts or more than likely they can sense that something isn’t quite right.
By talking openly about it, you can get to the bottom of why you’re feeling the way you are, your partner will be able to reassure you, I’m sure, and it will help to strengthen your relationship.
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What Do You Do When You Doubt Your Love For Your Partner?
When you start to doubt your love for someone, it can be a really confusing and scary time – especially if these feelings have come on suddenly.
You may even feel like you’re losing your mind and that there’s something wrong with you if it doesn’t seem like there should be any reason to be feeling like you are.
However, the first thing you need to do is take a step back and breathe.
As I said, it’s normal for most people to have these feelings, it doesn’t make you a bad person if you feel like you’re going to upset your partner or let them down in some way.
You’re simply going through a challenging time right now, whether it’s something to do with you or even if it is something to do with your partner.
If you can, you absolutely have to try to talk to your partner about how you’re feeling.
You have to remember that how you’re feeling affects your partner as much as you, it’s not something you can – or should – work through alone.
If you don’t want to speak with your partner yet, you should turn to your support network.
Whether that’s friends, family members, or someone you know who is experienced or qualified to help, you need to talk to someone.
Should You Get Married if You Have Doubts?
If you’re doubting your love for someone and you’re engaged to be married, does that mean you shouldn’t get married?
This is a common question people ask when they start to feel like their relationship isn’t as strong as it used to be or if they don’t feel as in love with their partner.
The answer is almost always, no, you shouldn’t get married if you have doubts.
This doesn’t mean you should cancel everything and tell your partner you’ll never get married, most people do work through these doubts.
But, if you’re having doubts about your relationship, it’s a sign that something isn’t quite right and that you need to take some time to figure out what’s going on.
Getting married when you’re not sure if your relationship will last is a recipe for disaster and will also cause further anxiety and make you feel more trapped.
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Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Partner About Your Doubts
I know it’s incredibly difficult to speak to your partner about your doubts.
You have a lot to lose;
Will things ever be the same?
Will your partner suggest you take a break?
Will it upset them?
The thing is, however, if you’re doubting your love for someone, they deserve to know and they might be the only person who can help you.
They need to know what’s going on with you because they care about you, and they will almost certainly be part of the solution – whatever that may be.
After all, our partners are the people we should be able to turn to whenever we are dealing with issues, especially when it involves them.
If you love each other, which I’m sure you do, and if you’re both dedicated to helping each other through doubts and troubles, which I’m sure you are – together you’ll find the best solution to your doubts!
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.