By: Shamshnisha D (Psychologist : The Mind Care)

Relationship anxiety is very normal in the initial stages of a relationship or while forming a commitment. However, if it's long-lasting or bothering more than you enjoy in a relationship, it needs attention. 

Relationship anxiety can make even secure partners feel uncertain, leading to overthinking, jealousy, suspicion, fear of vulnerability or fear of rejection and abandonment. These emotions often stem from past childhood and relationship experiences or attachment patterns that often resurface in intimate bonds (LePera, 2021; Shelley Lewin, 2025). They may deeply want to make the relationship work, yet their insecurities, low self-esteem, or difficult communication patterns can unintentionally lead them to sabotage the very connection they’re trying to protect. They are more likely to misinterpret a partner’s behavior as disinterest or rejection (Pepping & MacDonald, 2019; Raypole, 2024) When fear takes over, couples may find themselves caught in a cycle of emotional distance and misunderstanding. 

Emotional safety grows when couples respond to each other with empathy and consistency. Professional counselling for relationship anxiety can help identify these patterns and rebuild a sense of trust and safety. Healing from relationship anxiety allows love to deepen—transforming fear into connection and genuine intimacy. 

Here, at The Mind Care, we provide holistic professional help understanding the mind-body connection, helping clients to develop mindfulness, emotional awareness, acceptance and open communication, thereby leading a harmonious life.  Reach out today to schedule your session and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected relationship.

References 

1. LePera, N. (2021). How to do the work: Recognize your patterns, heal from your past, and create your self. HarperCollins.

2. Pepping, C. A., & MacDonald, G. (2019, February). Attachment anxiety - an overview | sciencedirect topics. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/attachment-anxiety 

3. Raypole, C. (2024). Relationship anxiety: Signs and tips to cope. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/relationship-anxiety#is-it-normalShelley 

4. Lewin, P. (2025, January 21). 11 signs of relationship anxiety and how to handle it. BetterUp. https://www.betterup.com/blog/relationship-anxiety#:~:text=What%20is%20relationship%20anxiety?,next%20step%20in%20your%20relationship.