Tracey,

I wanted to let you know I can relate. Have you ever read about attachment hunger? We were all affected by our early childhood relationships with parents and loved ones. In situations where there were not healthy bonds, we try in many ways to recreate or “conquer” the challenges of early childhood in our adult relationships. I will tell you that I’ve always thought it was cliche to think about “mommy” or “daddy” issues as being contributors to unhealthy adult relationships, but the book “How to Break Your Addiction to a Person” by Howard Halpern (a valuable tool to help me through my own breakup) really opened my eyes to the ways these early childhood/infant experiences can shape how we relate to others in later life. Take it for what it’s worth, as an idea to explore. It may not resonate with you, but it could explain why you feel clingy and anxious regarding your new partner.

This article may be of interest: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-human-experience/200902/emotional-hunger-vs-love

Enjoy your weekend with the man 🙂