How A Woman’s Body Reacts To Being With The Wrong Man
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Falling in love is like jumping off a cliff. We have no idea how bad the fall is going to be, but we just jump anyway, hoping for the love of our lives to save us from hitting the ground (or maybe, we could just use a trampoline and bounce back). Analogies aside, the fact is that simply loving someone isn’t enough. When it comes to love, you have to believe in the policy of give and take. If your man fails to reciprocate the love that he is showered with, then your body is going to react —both emotionally and physically.
No matter how many times you try to talk yourself into fixing the relationship, if the man isn’t right, there is no point in sailing through the rough waters when you’re unsure of the destination itself. Night after night, you lie wide awake in your bed, trying to figure out what went wrong between you both. Although you are in a relationship with each other, nothing seems right. The only thing that’s stopping you from calling it quits is the thought of being alone. You can lie to yourself all you want and try and make it work. Or, you could listen to your body and take a call. You would be surprised to know how much your body talks to you – you just need to listen!
We’re making things easier for you. Here’s how a woman’s body reacts to being with the wrong man:
1. You Dread The Thought Of Being Around Him
You know you love him, but things have changed lately. You often find yourself pre-planning a conversation or a dinner, and you are extremely cautious with your words and actions. You just don’t want to err. The butterflies in your tummy have now become shivers down your spine — and that’s not a positive sign at all.
2. Sharing The Same Bed Becomes A Nightmare
Slumber time is that happy time of the day that leaves you with a relaxed and fresh mind. But, in order to sink into deep sleep with your partner around you, you need to be comfortable. If he doesn’t understand you, has no emotional connect with you, and is just oblivious to your concerns, you will find yourself losing out on sleep, and your peace of mind. If you feel like insomnia is setting in, it’s high time you talk things out.
3. Clouds Of Anxiety Keep Lingering
You are plagued with negative thoughts and feelings all day. To be happy and carefree seems like a task to you, and with your man around, you feel all the more dejected. This is your body’s way of reacting to the thoughts and emotions that have clouded your mind and heart. Even a simple debate can set you off, making you drown in anxiety that leaves you feeling melancholic.
4. Self-Doubt And Low Self-Esteem
It’s often said that to make someone fall in love with you, all you need to do is to first make them fall in love with themselves. So, if your man is pointing your flaws out, making you feel apologetic for what you are, you will find yourself questioning everything about yourself. Your body reflects this through low self-esteem and high self-doubt. Girl, you are amazing just the way you are! Never let anybody tell you otherwise. If they do, show them the door.
5. Constipation Sets You Back
The human body has its own way to deal with stress. And somehow, the emotional wellbeing of a person is reflected in his/her physiological processes. One such connection is the link between stress levels and the gastrointestinal tract (1). Usually, when you are worked up and are going through a stressful phase, the digestion process takes a hit, resulting in constipation (2). This could adversely affect your appetite too.
6. You Get Extremely Antsy And Emotionally Exhausted
It’s okay to get shaky while watching the climax of a thriller movie, but it’s not okay to feel uncontrollable shakes around your partner. That’s not the kind of jitters that you should be looking for. Usually, we start shaking our legs or get really restless when the body enters the fight-or-flight mode. And that’s definitely not the right mode when you are around someone you love.
Such a reaction can land you in a state of emotional exhaustion. If your man isn’t helping you deal with it, you need to take the hint and let him go.
7. Your Smile Fades Away
Let’s do a quick test — close your eyes and think of the man you love. What’s the first emotion you experienced? Did you smile? Were you happy? If your emotions belong on the negative end of the spectrum, it’s time you realize that you have been flogging a dead horse. If thinking of your partner doesn’t make you happy, then something is definitely wrong. Your body refuses to smile because it knows you are unhappy.
You can lie to the world, but you can’t lie to yourself. Listen to your body, take the hints, and if you find that you are in love with the wrong man, step back. You’re wasting time. Make way for the right man to come in and sweep you off your feet!
