How To Handle Unwanted Attention From Outside Your Relationship

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Do you get unwanted attention from others despite being in a committed relationship? This type of attention can be an annoyance. Learn more about unwanted attention and what you can do to prevent it with these tips.

What is Unwanted Attention?

The definition of unwanted attention varies, but most sources agree that it involves you being the center of attention and getting comments or behaviors from the opposite sex that annoy or disturb you.

Consider these behaviors:

Unwanted attention can include flirting and cat calls that you don’t initiate.

It can also include inappropriate comments, gestures and other behaviors that make you feel uncomfortable.

You may be asked about your relationship status and availability.

You may also feel pressured to respond or feel threatened by the unwanted attention.

Instead of getting upset each time it happens, focus on ways to stop it from occurring in the first place. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce these behaviors towards you.

Try these strategies:

1. Ignore it. If you don’t respond or react, the other person may give up. However, in some cases, they may be…