I asked my long time SO (25/F) to quantify how she feels about me (26/M) and I'm concerned about her response.

Don't know about unhappy with her or the relationship, but your insecurity (and desperation to some extent) does come across petty strongly.

Why else would you keep asking for a rating repeatedly. Some people might like that vulnerability in their partner because it gives them a false sense of self-worth, but some might get turned off by it because they are looking for a strong partner who'd provide them with security instead of them having to provide it. If you getting a stable job bumped up your score in her mind (obviously I don't know if that's the case for sure) then chances are she is looking at you to provide that security.

Unfortunately, contrary to fairy tales, insecurity in either partner can't make a happy successful relationship. Your insecurity is your responsibility and hers is hers. Work on yourself and your SO will change (either she'll change as a person or it will be another person - if you know what I mean).

Good luck to you both.

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