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Women put up with a lot of games. We’re told not to scare guys off, not to chase them or show too much interest. It leaves us re-wording every single text message just to make sure we’re not coming on too strong. And it also leaves us in a place where, if a guy comes in and wants to sweep us off our feet and give us his all, we’re so happy for the change of pace that we can fail to question it. But wait! Even though we wish more of the good guys would speed things up and commit, the fact is that most of them take it slow. It’s how they function. So, along with being grateful for the rare ones, be cautious and question why they’re not part of the status quo. They might just be too needy.

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A relationship can be such a beautiful and fulfilling thing when it is shared between two level-headed and reasonable individuals who trust and respect one another. However, a needy and clingy person can transform the once enjoyable experience of being in a relationship into what feels like a nagging, festering sore. Dealing with a clingy partner in a relationship can be such an annoying and smothering experience and is very uncomfortable for both the “clinger” and the “clingee”. Clinginess is a trait that is commonly associated with women; however, clingy men are just as common. But, what separates neediness from affection and a healthy desire to spend time with your partner? Check out some of these tell-tale signs that you are dealing with a clingy man.

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He loses his cool anytime you miss a phone call

Okay, I believe anyone in a relationship would be a tad annoyed when their partner blatantly ignores their calls. It is very disrespectful and inconsiderate. However, if you find yourself in full blown screaming matches with your guy anytime you miss a phone call or you find yourself answering a barrage of questions such as “What were you doing?”, “Who were you with?”, “What was so important that you couldn’t answer the phone?” chances are you guy is on the clingy side.

Toya: Hello Damon, I have a guy who has sat for the cable guy for me, fixed my car, went shopping with me, etc. Do men do things “just because” to be nice or is he waiting to smash me?

Damon: I don’t have any kids yet, but I (kinda) hope to one day. If this happens, there’s a 50% chance that this kid will be a girl. Before I send her out into the world, I’m going to say “Come here, little 5 year old Damona” and leave her with this bit of advice:

“Assume that EVERY. SINGLE. THING. a man does, nice or not nice, cool or awkward, kind or unkind, is done so that he can get into someone’s pants. Yes, little Damona. That is the latent reason behind EVERY. SINGLE. THING. men do.