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It’s Okay to Feel Lonely — And Here’s What You Can Do About It

How to Stop Overthinking in Relationships: Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You

Overthinking — that spiral where a single text turns into a mental novel, where silence becomes suspicion, and where love starts to feel more like a puzzle than a partnership. Yeah, that. If you’ve ever sat there replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or decoding emojis like you’re in the CIA... welcome. You’re not broken, you’re just human. But let’s be real: overthinking, left unchecked, is a slow burn that can torch even the strongest of relationships. So how do you stop? Or at least slow it down? Let’s dig into it — no fluff, just real tools. 1. Catch Yourself in the Act (Before It Becomes a Habit) The problem with overthinking is it feels productive. You’re not panicking, you’re “processing.” You’re not obsessing, you’re “just being careful.” But there’s a fine line between reflecting and self-sabotaging — and often, you’ve crossed it before you even notice. Ask yourself: Is this a real concern, or just a fear dressed up as logic? Am I reacting t...