I’m coming up on six months into my first relationship ever, and I love my man so much! He recently gave me one of his hoodies, and honestly, I’ve been sleeping so well since I put it on a large stuffed animal in my bed (sounds creepy I know but hear me out). The hoodie makes me feel so safe and comfortable, and I wear it around the house to calm me down or help me focus.
it recently started to lose his scent, and I asked if I could swap it out for another one. He was hesitant and told me (in a few different words) that he was concerned the Im becoming co-dependent, and shouldn’t need the hoodie.
Now I’m second guessing if I WANT it or NEED it…I can function without, I just feel so safe and happy when I have it or him there with me.
Is this co-dependence or a healthy, albeit strong, attraction?