My husband is very possessive. Earlier I used to like it but now I find it suffocating. He says he is being protective. I don't want to hurt him yet want to get rid of the suffocation. How do I handle this?

do it slowly. talk to him about it and tell him that you do not want to cause him unnecessary stress. assure him of your love and help him get confident. end of the day, it is all in the mind, and i know it can be a very long and difficult process, not to mention one that can definitely create tension between you two. but you can try and go out a few times on your own and show him that you could handle it yourself, that you are fine. sometimes, this additional possessiveness stems from too much love, or a worry about safety. handle it accordingly.