10 Signs You Might Be Needy Without Realizing It (2 of 6)

You always text first

Have you ever realized that your phone seems to be constantly glued to your hand? You’re the initiator of conversations, phone calls, and social arrangements. It’s almost as if you feel that if you don’t take charge, nothing will happen. While being proactive is admirable, being the perpetual first-mover can be draining. This dynamic can be exhausting for both you and the person on the receiving end.

You are always trying to get compliments

Do you catch yourself making statements such as “I look awful today” or “I’m not good at this,” in the hope that someone will counter them with praise? If you constantly seek validation from others, you are essentially placing your self-esteem under their control. This can be unfair to both yourself and those around you. While compliments are undoubtedly uplifting, if you have to nudge others to commend you, the value of those words diminishes.