Are you a clinger? Can being a clinger help or hurt your relationship? Is it wise to be a clinger? I understand some may quickly say, "I do not want to be known as a 'clinger,' much less be in a relationship with a 'clinger.'” This response is natural until you understand what I will now share. In this blog, you will see why “clinging,” when understood, can actually be good for your relationship and your marriage.

The word, “cling,” means to be or remain close. Cling also means to be attached or joined. It is from this meaning that many couples see, “clinging” in the relationship as bad. I have heard couples say, “I need some space or I need some me time.” This happens because of a misunderstanding of how a healthy relationship should function and fully understanding how “clinging” relates to the two becoming “one flesh.”

The relationship between “one flesh” and “clinging” is connected to the root meaning of the word, “cling.” The word “cling” derives from the Hebrew word, daw-...