Signs of conditional love.

Signs of conditional love: Often conditional love is so sheltered and hidden that even the sufferers are not aware of it. But at some point in the relationship, they realize what is happening to them. How will this sudden realization influence the relationship? It depends on multiple factors. Do you feel you are a target of conditional love? Or do you feel you are showing someone love conditionally? Unintentional maybe, but still it can be harmful to the other person. If so, you should realize what you are doing and own up. Hopefully, you still have time to make changes. In this article, find a list of signs of love with conditions attached to help you recognize them in your relationship. 

Signs of conditional love:

You do not feel good enough

If you are continuously worrying about what more you can do to show your loyalty and love, it is a sure sign that you are acquiring love conditionally. When you feel that you can never live up to the expectations of your partner, the love you are obtaining is conditional.

If you are receiving love only in particular events or after meeting some conditions, then it is conditional love. 

You feel drained

The pressure to keep up with expectations can drain your energy both mentally and physically. You will consistently be thinking about ways to prove yourself to your partner. The thought of failing to meet the conditions can make you feel worried and depressed. When you are around this person, you don’t feel yourself, and putting in the extra effort of keeping up will be exhausting.

Also Read: Signs of being used in a relationship.

You do not feel comfortable in their presence

As they drain your energy and also make you feel doubtful and worthless, you tend to frighten by their presence. You try your best to avoid being with them. They are in their best manners when you both are with someone. If you like to avoid this person and feel uncomfortable around them, it is a signal of conditional love.

They show different personalities in public and private

Whenever you both have someone with you, they are loving and caring toward you. They often show over-the-top affection to you. However, when the people are gone and you are in isolation with them, their entire behavior transforms. So, when they make themselves look good in front of others, it is conditional love.

They are jealous of you in your favorable moments

They may try to rob your thunder when you achieve success. They may act as if they are generous and are enjoying you being in the spotlight. But in reality, they are jealous and bitter. They could be burning inside when they are in public because they have to be at their best to keep their good image. However, in private, they may ignore your accomplishment or even criticize or belittle you.

They judge you

Do you find them making judgmental comments about others? They always manage to find fault with what others do. Even if they are not saying anything about you in person, they may be speaking the same way about you to others. Their judgmental comments about others may be planned for you. They may use their slanted comments about others to transform your outlook. Being judgmental is an obvious indication that love is conditional.