Looking for some perspective. I'm not used to having or keeping close friendships, so I don't always have a good sense of what's normal. There's a person in my life who means a lot to me, and lately I've been feeling like I'm reaching out too much, thinking about them too much, and coming across as needy or clingy. The confusing part is that I genuinely can't tell whether that's actually happening or whether it's anxiety and insecurity talking. This person has been kind to me and has never told me to back off or leave them alone. As far as I know, they haven't given me any reason to think they're uncomfortable. Even so, I keep second-guessing myself and worrying that I'm "too much." For those of you who have experience with this, how do you tell the difference between genuinely being too attached and simply being afraid that you are? If you've dealt with something similar, what helped you maintain a healthy friendship with someone who is important to you without constantly worrying that you're going to push them away?