It’s normal to long for your partner when you’re separated — but when anxiety becomes so intense that you can’t live your life, it might be about more than just missing them.
Separation anxiety is a type of anxiety disorder that causes high levels of fear or stress when separated from someone you care about.
The anxiety can interfere with your ability to function daily or engage with others. Although it’s not as commonly talked about for adults as it is for children, separation anxiety in relationships is very real.
It can have emotional, behavioral, and psychological aspects that impact you and your relationship. Read on to learn more about what separation anxiety from a partner looks like, what causes it, and, most importantly, how you can deal with it.