When it comes to smothering...?

Question

Just what do you see as smothering people?

Just curious :)

Answer 1

Everybody has their own perception of what is attention and what is smothering. Many times being smothered feels great at first but gets annoying real quick. Unless you're a cat. They tend to be very clear about this. Their answer to attention usually seems to be "I'll let you know." You gotta love em.

Answer 2

I see smothering is constantly needing reassurance that another person needs you.  Many parents smother their children. It is more common today.    Smothering is not healthy no matter who is doing it or how. A smothering girlfriend/boyfriend is definitely something to avoid.

Answer 3

Often it's coming from being attached.  We want to hang on to them due to some false sense.  We over indulge with our behavior that leaves us feeling desperate and the other feeling... well...smothered.  

My son was always being doted on by me.  He was my only boy at the time, and I was over protective of his feelings, his health, and I am wondeing why he developed Asthma at a very young age?  Go figure:  Asthma and smothering love.  Yikes!  So with that realization, I learned to let go.  His symptons have greatly improved in the last 4 years.