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If your girlfriend bites you, you might wonder what this means (or if you should be concerned). Biting your partner is a completely natural phenomenon that could be caused by a form of cute aggression, which happens when you see something absolutely adorable. All those positive, loving emotions get too overwhelming for the brain to handle, and to regulate them, your girlfriend might turn to the opposite emotion—aggression. Keep reading to learn all the psychological reasons your partner might bite you.
Things You Should Know
- Your girlfriend most likely bites you because she’s experiencing cute aggression—a natural response to overwhelmingly positive emotions.
- She might bite you in a sexual situation if she feels turned on by you or if she’s sexually aroused by the teeth marks she makes on your body.
- If your girlfriend’s biting makes you uncomfortable, talk to her about your emotions and clearly set boundaries so both of you are on the same page.
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- If your girlfriend’s biting hurts or if it turns into hitting, screaming, or other forms of abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788 right away. [23] X Trustworthy Source National Domestic Violence Hotline Organization providing lifesaving tools, support, and resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse Go to sourceThanks
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