Does your partner have a case of mentionitis?

Learn from experts what it means when another persons name is always on their lips.

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According to relationship experts, your S.O.

Mentionitis could just be an annoying habit.

What is mentionitis and why would someone do it?

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Whoever your partner keeps bringing up is someone who is on their mind, for whatever reason.

Likewise, family members could be a regular topic of conversation, too.

What does mentionitis mean for my relationship?

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Because the motivation and context for mentionitis matters, what it actually means for your relationship varies widely.

Of course, where jealousy can really kick in is if the person being mentionedisa potentialor even previousromantic partner.

Before jumping to that conclusion, its important to gather some more supporting evidence beyond the name dropping.

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Its worth bringing it up instead of letting the behavior continue to go unchecked.

To do this, start by asking if they notice theyre constantly name dropping this person.

Tell your partner how the repeated mentions make you feel.

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The point is that you glean information from what they say andshare your feelings.

Its also important to be realistic in your expectations.

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