Cinderfella: Needy Boyfriend Who Wants Instant Intimacy, Relationship

How to do that:

First, see if he's able to respect your "me time" away from him. "Boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships and if a person shows little respect for yours or theirs, long-lasting love will be a constant challenge," says Wasserman. See if he nurtures your passions, dreams, and needs.

Next, look for signs of codependency, or "a man so in need of love that he is willing to be and do whatever is required to make a relationship happen," says Love.

Then, assess how much intimacy he's really giving you. "Real love is a commitment of sharing our inner worlds," says Love. Is he sharing his hopes and fears with you? Integrating you into his world and really opening up to you? Or does he just want you by his side for comfort?

Finally, listen to your gut. "I suggest observing and respecting any red flags you feel," says Wasserman. "Slow it down and seek consistency, reciprocity, trustworthiness, and reliability. If these are in place, you have a chance of sustainable attachment."

In any relationship, "time is the truest evaluation," says Love. "Given the time and opportunity, people will show us who they are and their truest motivations. It may just be that this guy is ready for a lasting and committed relationship and you are his ideal. Value yourself in allowing time, as well as the guy's actions (not what he says, but what he does) and your intuition to reveal the truth."

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