I'm sure an attention whore. Have been all my life.
I need daily validation from a significant other that I'm worth a place on this planet. Validation in the form of hugs, kisses, I love yous, time.
I get jealous if someone or something takes my lovers attention away from me, even just for a day (a work commitment may be for a week or so).
I feel like a needy dog, humping his leg for attention. Waiting at the door for his return.
I take the slightest poor joke or mention of an ex, as a rejection.
I'm 34 and sick to death of being so needy. But don't know how to rectify this.
Being single feels equal to not existing.
I know this is unhealthy and springs from childhood neglect. But I cannot seem to overcome being an attention whore. I must be hell on earth to be in a relationship with.
I am a mother of two young children. I need to mature - and fast. But how?