If you thought relationship problems were reserved just for people in relationships, you thought wrong. Someone who is not your partner could be claiming you as theirs, and sure enough, you may get relationship problems with people you’ve never even considered dating. Here’s how such situations come about.
When two people approach each other from their different backgrounds and with their separate set of individual beliefs, it is almost impossible for them to not experience some form of relationship problems with each other.
One person builds an emotional situation with another in their mind but refuses to communicate it with the other person. Then they go on relating with them based on the state of affairs that exists solely in their mind.
Soon they become jealous, possessive and territorial with someone who was never theirs, to begin with. And how do they avoid getting into this awkward situation with anyone?
Simply be clear with your intentions at all times. If you are friends with someone and you want to keep it that way, let them know! Until your position changes, you have to keep reminding them tactfully with your words and actions. It’s a naturally awkward conversation, but it is one that must be had in order to avoid more awkwardness.
In general, when someone of the opposite sex around you starts doing too much, it may be time to sit them down and clarify things so that no one is left in doubt concerning their place, position, role, and title in your life. In other words, avoid relationship problems you have to communicate.
One big sign that you are getting close to this unpleasant fix is the entitlement with which someone starts to relate with you. If there is anyone of the opposite sex in your life who relates to you with an undue or excessive sense of entitlement, you’re likely going to start having this problem with them.