Psychologists and relationship coaches, what is your opinion on "jinxing" a relationship? It seems that whenever we excitedly tell the girls about a new guy we're seeing, everything soon begins to fall apart. Why does this happen? I've heard about this way too often to chuck up to coincidence but what are your theories as to why we end up "jinxing" a promising connection? Could it be that our overexcitement might be so obvious that we're scaring the potential love interest away? Some people attribute this sudden failure to the concept of "evil eye": those who don't want to see us succeed will shroud us in negative energy. How much truth is there to this? Does it matter if/when we tell people who we're dating? Is it an indicator of how true the bond is or not?

It's not uncommon to feel like sharing early excitement in a relationship might "jinx" it, but there's no magical force at play here. Instead, this often ties back to human behavior and emotional responses. Overexcitement can sometimes lead to unintentionally placing high expectations or pressure on a new connection, which may overwhelm the other person. Also, sharing too soon with others could open the door to unsolicited opinions or judgment, which may affect how you perceive the relationship or how secure you feel in it. What matters most is communication and pacing within the relationship itself. Take the time to allow trust and understanding to develop naturally before involving others. This isn't about hiding your happiness but about protecting the bond while it's still fragile. If a relationship is genuine and healthy, it will thrive on honesty, mutual respect, and a shared rhythm--not on when or how you choose to share it with others.