
There’s a constant knot of anxiety in your stomach. You check your phone compulsively, rereading his last text and wondering when the next one will come. You rearrange your schedule on the off chance he might be free. You feel like you’re working so hard, but the relationship isn’t moving forward. It’s exhausting.
This feeling of constant effort is a huge red flag. A healthy relationship should feel like a partnership, not a pursuit. When you are truly chosen, you feel a sense of ease and security. If you feel more like a candidate auditioning for a role, it’s time for a reality check. Here are seven signs you’re chasing him instead of being chosen.