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[–]A_Wild_Zeus_Chase 32 points33 points34 points 3 years ago* (3 children) | Copy Link
Let me ask you this: Are you happier now then you were previously? It’s not meant to be a leading question, but it is a serious one.
What I mean by it is, having a beautiful girlfriend can do wonders for your self confidence and happiness. But feeling like that beautiful girlfriend is never fully committing to you, and always leaving options open, does not.
So it’s your job as a man to honestly answer that question for yourself, and follow what makes you the most happy.
And if it’s not making you happy, as you said, controlling her isn’t the answer. You have to be able to walk away.
So if you reach that point, IMO you should handle it like this. Next time you see her, sit down with her and say something like “Hey ___, there’s something I’d like to talk to you about.
I’ve really liked everything else about our relationship so far, but I feel like the way you engage with other guys while your with me is not something I want from a partner.
You’re beautiful, so I know you can’t help receiving that interest, but you can control how you respond to it. Relationships are about respecting how your partner is feeling while still not compromising on your own values.
So I want you to know that it’s important to me that if I’m exclusive with someone, I’d like that person to not continue to engage with other guys who have made their sexual interest clear, but if that freedom is important to you, or if you feel like that’s too controlling, then it’s probably best if we part ways. So, what do you think?”
[–]ThrowghAway74 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
We have already had that talk. Basically I told her what my boundaries are and if she crosses them then it’s over. I’ve been clear about that. I’ve learned in the past not to get walked on and I won’t let it happen again trust me.
[–]James_Cruse 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
So has she crossed those boundaries you laid down already?
If she has, then she doesn’t respect those boundaries and it’s time to do what you said you would and walk away.
Holding the respect of yourself and having a high standard of your own behaviour is far more important (long term) than one attractive woman that’s disrepecting you.
Because having that high standard of yourself and your own life will lead to an abundance of attractive girls in the future, who WILL respect you.
[–]A_Wild_Zeus_Chase 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Agree with other commenter, this seems worse.
Ignorance on her part could be forgiven by poor or no communication on yours, but continuing to do so after you’ve made your feelings clear is less excusable.
[–]Iplaynakey 21 points22 points23 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Hold frame and I mean frame. Like not even a hurricane can move you. I met a girl like that 2 years ago. She used to test me, say hey wanna go out to xyz, I’d say nah you go. She’d ask me aren’t you afraid of other guys trying something with me, and I’d always tell her, if you can find better than me out there then I encourage you to go for it. Worked, she’d mostly cancel plans stopped texting other dudes. Frame is the name of the game
[–]ThrowghAway74 9 points10 points11 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Yep, basically what I’ve been doing. She hits me with basically 100 shit tests throughout the night and I just don’t react to them. Basically just make fun of her for them or just reject the reaction she is trying to get out of me. Seems to be working, but man it gets tiring when it happens all the damn time
[–]Crypkie 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Does it not bother you that she’s still trying to get a reaction / shit test you everyday? Wouldn’t that be exhausting or irritating
[–]ThrowghAway74 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Oh 100% exhausting. Feels like a learning experience to some degree. It’s like constant practice whenever I’m with her. She constantly tries to irritate me or make me jealous and the less I do it the more she wants me. It’s the weirdest thing man. I’ll never understand it as I would never want to do that to a partner of mine.
[–]random-naija-guy 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That’s what I was thinking. Dealing with constant shit tests would wear on my patience and just fatigue and irritate me. Would be fun for a bit, but I’d reserve exclusivity for peace.
That’s just me though. A lot of extroverted energetic guys can handle and thrive with that. If it’s too much of a drag, I wouldn’t bother… idk depends how hot she is. Your call
[–]SkotchKrispie 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah this dude gets it. Works wonderfully
[–]Turbopre2 15 points16 points17 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you want to date a beautiful woman you'll have to deal with beautiful woman problems.
[–]bcool_returns 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Why did you agree to be exclusive with this unanswered issue still swirling around in your mind? Why did you agree to be exclusive after only 2-3 weeks of dating? These are the more important questions you haven't answered.
[–]ThrowghAway74 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
She kept bringing it up
[–]bcool_returns 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
And so? You're allowed to tell women "no" or "not yet," just as women are allowed to tell you "no" or "not yet." That was the time when you bring up the issues and expectations you have and make sure some of them are settled. You need to have standards and boundaries. These things also happen to be highly attractive to women to boot.
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, like I said above we discussed what’s expected from one another. I told her I won’t put up with certain actions. She knows. If she crosses them then I walk. It’s that simple.
[–]bcool_returns 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
I'm saying if it were me, I would've made sure the issue was resolved BEFORE I agreed to exclusivity. And this can only be figured out not by her words and promises, but through her ACTIONS over a period of time. Talk and agreements are cheap. And again, it's only been a few weeks you barely know her. And let's be real, you shouldn't even have to tell a woman (who's highly into you) not to fan the flames of attention she's getting from other men. I don't want to be hard on you or be a cynic. I wish you the best but keep your eyes peeled.
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I mean yeah the order of things can help. I have a feeling she will cross them pretty soon. I’ll walk and that’ll be that. It’s no big deal to me. I know my worth. I’m a bomb ass bitch my dude.
[–]James_Cruse 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
To be honest, old mate above is correct.
Having many guys around her and “showing you her options” is a great way to get you to commit to her quickly, which she succeeded in doing - well played by her.
[–]Wazzzock 11 points12 points13 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
She's not yours its just your turn.
[–]ThrowghAway74 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Probably right
[–]daysinnroom203 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
So fucking stupid.
[–]sidbunch6 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I had an almost identical situation at the beginning of the year. Almost exactly as you describe. I somehow managed to pull a complete babe and we started seeing each other, hooking up and going out etc in a clearly exclusive way. She was non stop getting hit on etc, and she would talk back in a friendly way, but it was enough to encourage them, and even text back when guys on insta and stuff were DMing her and blatantly trying to bang her etc.
I don't really have any advice though lol. I ended up just finishing with her as personally It just wound me up too much and reminded me why I don't really think i'm a relationship kinda guy. I like being single, and just hooking up with girls
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Yep pretty much what I’m dealing with. It’s really tiring watch every guy in the bar try to sleep with her, or pull her away somewhere “quieter”. It’s exhausting. I on the other hand like to flirt, but out of respect don’t do it in front of her. It’s just really annoying to deal with and honestly I’m already beginning to feel burnt out by the whole thing.
[–]king-of-mikes 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hell maybe do talk to some other girls while dudes are talking to her. She might see that and get the point. Are your friends or her friends ever hanging out with you when you go out? She might just be doing what she has always been doing not thinking that it affects you. Still pretty new relationship as well. 2-3 weeks is nothing. Buy the group of dudes she is talking to drinks and jump in the conversation haha
[–]James_Cruse 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
“Somehow” pulled a girl. So clueless. No advice and nothing of value to add.
[–]sidbunch6 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
you are VERY triggered!!! Stalking all posts!! lmao. This is too funny!! YOu don't know about any of this stuff. Take the 'L'. You're losing frame, bro!!
Abahaha no clue
[–]DropTopJosh666 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Way too early to be jealous, you should talk to other girls until she understand if she talks to other guys, you can’t take her seriously.
[–]KillahHills10304 7 points8 points9 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
This is asking for a fight. I have been told verbatim "well its just not OK when you do it. It's different when I do it, you just have to trust me". Double standards seem to be super prevalent amongst smoke shows
[–]ThrowghAway74 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Basically this. You can tell she loves attention from men. The few times I have flirted with other women or texted other women with her around she gets rattled. The double standard is extremely annoying. Like you said though she said to me “This comes with the territory, if you’re going to date me you have to get used to it”. Lol
[–]James_Cruse 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Her saying that is a test. This all just sounds like she’s testing you by doing all of this - she’s just being more creative about it.
She probably has zero interest in any of these guys.
Nah OP, she’s talkin nonsense. Don’t let that slide.
“I can flirt with who I want to despite asking you to be exclusive, which forces you not to flirt with other women. That’s just how it is.“
She’s bitchin’ you. Personally, I wouldn’t take that
I mean due to her nature of how she has been dealing with things I haven’t completely severed the other women I’m talking to. As I think she hasn’t done the same with the guys she’s talking too.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
you have to trust your partner totally in order for a relationship to work. the second you don't trust your partner, the relationship is over. it might tick on for another year but it died the second you looked through her facebook messages or whatever.
if you can't get a hold of yourself, you're dooming the relationship.
enjoy!
Never looked through her messages. Just see guys text her and she will tell me that they’re texting her.
[–]C0333 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
How is she/they getting numbers to text?
[–]ThrowghAway74 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
She says she is scared of confrontation so if they ask for her number she will give it to them. Most recent one was a guy that drove her home from the bar the other night. He then tried texting her to hangout when I was around with her and she just showed me and laughed. I was like “Looks like the guy is shooting his shot, good for him.” He then sent 6 messages in a row that were all completely ignored by her and laughed at by me tbh. Guy was relentless.
[–]MachoCyberBullyUSA 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This one kind of bothered me a bit. I don’t get too bothered by guys talking to my girl, but I think I would have an issue with my girl accepting a ride home from a guy that’s interested in her. And I think the scared of confrontation thing is a pretty weak excuse. “I have a boyfriend” is an easy, non confrontational way out of those situations.
I think you’re handling the situation well though. Just wanted to share my thoughts.
[–]Artist-in-Residence- 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
She will let them hit on her and talk and shit and I just sit there laid back and try not to let it bother me. She never lets them get physical, but still verbally it can be a tad annoying. On top of that guys are always texting her and trying to meet up. Which she will ultimately shut down or make excuses for, but she will keep texting them.
You guys are not exclusive, so it's perfectly in her right to be able to talk to other men lol. Half the world are filled with me, you can't lock her up in a closet and keep her to yourself.
She hasn't let others get physical, she only verbally banters with them. She also shuts down other men, so she's been respectful to you.
Now, if she was going off and sleeping with other men, then I would say you have a problem...
You need to get over your control issues..sooner or later this kind of controlling behaviour gets super annoying.
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I literally haven’t done anything controlling though? I’m expressing to you all that I’m beginning to feel jealousy. I have told her that I don’t care if she talks to other guys. I would never be controlling, it’s not in me to be that guy. Honestly cringe behaviour tbh
[–]Artist-in-Residence- 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
I have told her that I don’t care if she talks to other guys.
Well you lied to her, because you do care. You should have an honest talk to discuss your jealousy issues.
I find men who have a tendency to be overly jealous/controlling typically are serial cheaters themselves who do not take people at face value and have low trust in people. It's because they would cheat themselves in the same situation.
It's clear there is a lack of trust there, whether that is because this is a new relationship in which you've only known her for a couple of weeks and there is lack of commitment or exclusivity or because this is something inherent within your personality you have to determine for yourself.
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
If I were to give you more detail about her you’d probably understand better. If you met her you’d probably get where I’m coming from, but it sounds like you have already assumed the worst of me. I personally have never cheated on someone and have been lucky to not have it happen to me either. She on the other hand has been known to cheat from different sources that I’ve met at the bar. I trust my GF’s when they go out and drink without me. As I think that’s a basis for a healthy relationship. I’d never tell her she can’t go to a social gathering without me. In fact I’d encourage it. It’s just the particular way she allows men to shoot there shot so often can be draining. She also has a history of ex’s that she doesn’t seem to fond of for multiple reasons. You could call some of these things red flags. It’s just that with extended periods of time in a social setting like a bar when you see multiple men going up and talking and laughing with her, jealousy and doubt begins to creep in.
[–]Artist-in-Residence- 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
She on the other hand has been known to cheat from different sources that I’ve met at the bar
These may be rumours from men she has rejected in the past so I would verify this information with her instead of believing what other people say.
It’s just the particular way she allows men to shoot there shot so often can be draining
She only verbally banters with them, she doesn't let anything physical happen, so not sure why this would be so draining. A lot of men perceive being "friendly" as being "flirty". So it's important to distinguish if she is flirting with other men in front of you, or she's just being friendly.
It may also be that she's an extravert and likes talking to all different types of people, which is an inherent part of her personality. If this type of thing bothers you, you should try dating a quiet ISFJ girl.
She also has a history of ex’s that she doesn’t seem to fond of for multiple reasons.
Not everyone is best friends with their exes lol! If you haven't looked around reddit, most people are not fond of their exes LMAO
Fair points. It’s just that you can tell when a guy is blatantly trying to hit on her. Even if she is being friendly. Based on eye contact, topic, and overall body language. I’m sure she is aware of that as well too.
[–]NinetailsDestruction 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Sounds like mental hell. I hope you make it out in one piece.
Never feed into this girls ego. Ever. And tell her she can’t text other guys if you are together. The fuck? You can trust her but you can’t trust the devil the whispers in her heart!
Nah she can’t text guy friends, don’t care about that. Not the kind of guy that tells her she can’t talk to certain people. Not what I’m about. Yeah I never feed her ego, it’s big enough already haha
[–]sendluv 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
What you gotta do is claim the title of alpha male when you and your girl go somewhere. When you get to a restaurant and all the guys break their neck since she’s so hot, what you do is you kiss her while everyone is watching. Drive the point home by smacking her tits around a bit (you can get creative here). But you gotta show the other guys you’re not just a friend, she’s dating YOU. show the other guys she’s not available and then hold frame.
But, if nothing seems to help the situation, you gotta know when to cut your losses. If she enjoys the attention from guys more than she likes your relationship, you should tell her to take a hike and let that be the end of it
Don’t like it when people use the term alpha male seriously… sorry
[–]James_Cruse 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago* (15 children) | Copy Link
There was another guy in this forum saying that women RARELY test him and it’s all banter, just LOL.
When I have dated EXTREMELY attractive women, like the most attractive woman everywhere we go - they test you all the time, even into a long term relationship - it doesn’t end.
They constantly poke and prod you to see if your have a any chinks in your armour of confidence and self-belief because it’s their whole LIFE if years down the track you turn out to be a loser. When they think they’ve found a chink - they will bore down on it hard to find out over and over. So you do need to have a very strong foundation of beliefs about yourself.
What you can do about it: 1. It is tiring to get those tests but if you have many dating options yourself and your girlfriend KNOWS that without you rubbing her face in it. So have her be around you in places you enjoy that you have some social proof and/or other visible dating options. There should be alot of other visible dating options wherever you guys go, right? I casually talk to alot of people wherever I go and this inadvertantly reveals to her alot of my other dating options but also the character of other men in comparison to me, in real time.
I’ve found that lessens the tests because their mind is more pre-occupied with being better than their female competition (your dating options) and/or worried about them rather than testing you as much. It doesn’t mean you won’t get ANY tests, but it certainly lessens them.
I’ve also found just being abit more mysterious and not sharing EVERYTHING with her so it keeps her guessing, and be abit more vague about some things in your life, but in a playful way. Tease her about it. Don’t HIDE or be ASHAMED of anything, but let her pre-occupy her mind with wonder and imagining what you’re doing more. She doesn’t need all the details of everything.
Just making fun of any tests, genuinely amuse yourself with it and have a laugh. Playfully insult whatever she said, or her and make it an exaggerated fun. Like it’s all fodder to make some jokes and exaggerate it in a fun way. I would do that all the time and they would laugh along because they realised how negative they were being and how much they’re ruining whatever we’re doing at that time while having a laugh at it but drawibg attention to it in a way that benefits both of you. So turn a negative into a positive. Which goes for anything else in your relationship.
Sometimes I call back to another test I previously made fun of her for if she’s throwing a few tests at me. Just don’t take it too seriously be relaxed about it and have a laugh. Which goes for the other two points. Sometimes girls don’t even consciously know they’re doing it.
If they’re not respecting boundaries that you’ve clearly set about interacting and talking to other men, then you need to walk away - you have other dating options, right? So if you’re confident of those other options - her stepping over and disrespecting your boundaries is no sweat right?
[–]ThrowghAway74 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (14 children) | Copy Link
I feel like for the most part I’m following everything you’ve laid out there. Don’t react in any negative way to shit tests. Even though she constantly tries to get a rise out of me. If she talks to guys I let her and don’t get butt hurt about. It’s funny I can’t flirt with other women because then she gets all butt hurt and mad. The irony. Currently seeing about 3 women including her, so I have a circle that I can branch off to if it doesn’t work out. Just riding the wave out and seeing where it goes
[–]MachoCyberBullyUSA 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I thought you guys were exclusive?
[–]James_Cruse 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (12 children) | Copy Link
I don’t believe you’re doing all of the above things. That’s ok if she gets butthurt when you casually talk to OTHER people in her presence - other guys and girls, people at events or even when out during the day. She’s feeling competition anxiety when you do it so I would say keep it up, especially if you’re only having casual conversations, as I described in what I do above.
The difference between you and her and where it’s not equal is that she can get buthhurt all she wants but those girls aren’t blitzing your phone, your dm’s and asking you out directly like men do. You would need to take those actions to make any relationship with any other option go further, which is not the case for her. She just needs to say yes. So I would continue talking with anyone despite her being butthurt - it’s just casual and social.
Don’t get caught in the trap that it’s ok that she does it because I did it first - men’s and women’s behaviour and standards are not the same - as illustrated above.
She wants you to have other options that you could go to - she may complain about it in the moment, but she really does want a man that alot of other women clearly want and she likes that she is constantly “beating” those women by being with you and she is winning as a result.
Just tease her about being butthurt and have fun with it and keep being social and meeting other men and women.
[–]ThrowghAway74 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (11 children) | Copy Link
She gets butthurt when I flirt with other women which I think is a fair reaction. If I’m just talking it’s fine for the most part. Unless like you said it’s a girl that she sees as a potential threat. I frequent a local bar on weekends and have met men and women there that recognize me when I go. A girl came up to me the other day to say hi when she was with me and she got all questionable about how I knew her and stuff. So in terms of showing value and that I do have options I think it’s pretty clear to her at this point. Also with my general way of interacting with women she can tell I have experience there as well. I totally get where you’re coming from though, like you said they want to feel like they have a guy that other women want. So far I feel I have convinced her of such. She told me that one of the main reasons she was so interested in me is because I’m hard to get and don’t kiss her ass all the time. In the few weeks I’ve know her it’s honestly cringe how relentless and shameless some men are when pursuing women. I could never be like that
[–]James_Cruse -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, the “showing her” and being that man should never stop. Yes, it’s a fair reaction from her but it doesn’t mean you should stop. Remember - the standards for men and womens behaviour in relationships is different. She’s not butthurt - she’s actually jealous. Let her be jealous - it’s a healthy emotion for a very attractive woman to feel in her relationship - it keeps it healthy and her mind pre-occupied from testing.
I didn’t say it would be easy.
I would continue to just be a social guy that talks to girls and guys while she’s there. If she gets butthurt about it, bad luck for her but generally girls don’t leave guys over that.
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
See that’s the reality that scares the hell out of me. What you said makes sense. Thinking about always having to be “on” and be the guy that talks to everyone, guy or girl, sounds really exhausting to me. Just to keep her attention and not grow tired of me. Having to make her jealous to keep her attention sounds tiring and full of unnecessary drama. My past LTR’s had very little of that kind of stuff involved.
[–]James_Cruse 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
I think you’re reading what I said in the worst possible way and spiralling a little.
I’ve done all of this and it’s not that difficult. “Being on” meaning keeping your strong masculine frame and being confident - that should be on all the time for any relationship anyway and should be on throughout your life and you should be living that every say of your life, at home, at work, with friends and family aswell.
Talking to everyone/being social is something I personally do with or without her there - and it fits in with my life and personality. You may have something else that is more suitable to you and your personality that you enjoy doing more that has the same effect.
You also don’t have to talk to EVERYONE - I pick and choose. But it looks to my gf like I do and it LOOKS like I know everyone or are friends with them, or so my gf’s say to me.
This is the real secret behind all naturals - they talk to a huge volume of people - female and male and do it VERY confidently and they have a plethora of dating options because of it.
This is how they maintain that frame FOR AND INSIDE THEMSELVES, which is the most important part, in addition to leading them to feel non-needy, relaxed, with boundaries - because they really know they have so many options.
I don’t think you were paying attention to the rest of what I said - it’s not about doing things to “keep her attention” - those things you’re doing motivate her to have her mind occupied with you and your attention and trying to be and thinking of ways she can be better for you - which is the relationship you want - rather than the other way around. That’s why I don’t think you’re doing all of what I said yet.
If you were doing them - she would be VERY motivated to make sure she’s on her best behaviour and her mind is very occupied by you when she is with you and when she isn’t with you.
All these guys saying - “just leave her bro, that’s too much”. THIS is the main reason many men can’t or just WON’T be able to constistantly date, have regular sex or be in a ltr with extremely attractive women - they can’t handle all the other things that come with it.
You have to ask yourself - do you want to be that guy that gives up on dating very attractive women because of her testing you?
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Yeah I mean you’re probably right. Being that extroverted is tiring for me honestly. Being with this girl for the short time I have proves it tbh. I like mingling with people, but not all the time. At least not to the capacity she seems to like. Honestly the more I think about it the more I think it’s a fluke I even landed her.
[–]James_Cruse 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
If that’s your mindset and attitutude - then you’ve already lost.
No-one said you have to be extraverted mate. Where are you getting this from?
Just have other dating options. Do you have those?
[–]ThrowghAway74 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Yeah currently seeing around 3 different women including her. That in of itself is pretty taxing lol
[–]James_Cruse1 point 3 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Ok, and what dating options does she see in real time, that like you?
[–]ThrowghAway741 point 3 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
None because I’m not that kind of guy. I’m not purposely going to flirt with other women when she is present. If that’s what I need to keep her interest then she can kick rocks. I don’t want to have her coming up to me and giving me shit for flirting with other women just so she is constantly reminded I have options. To me that sounds like a damn headache. I text the other women separately. If I’m at the bar I’ll be friendly to others, but not with the soul intention of getting a rise out of her. I’ve already dealt with her giving me hell a few times for doing exactly what you’ve described and it’s not worth hampering my night to keep her “jealous”.
[–]James_Cruse0 points 3 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
No-one said that you need to go to this massive effort brother.
If other women are giving you signals when you go places with her, directly or indirectly, that’s enough.
I think you do need to work on your confidence though, based on what you’re saying here.
Yep, my ex kinda messed my confidence up pretty badly. Constantly fighting with liking myself since then tbh
No-one can “mess up” your confidence unless you allow them to - you gave yourself permission to be effected by whatever she did.
A confident man is internally validated - so his confidence comes from within himself and isn’t affected by external events.
That’s the confidence women want in a man and they are powerfully attracted to because it’s something they don’t have in themselves.
[–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Next time date an ugly chick. That way if she dumps you, you won’t care.
[–]tonyrelic -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just have fun with Her before she opts for the bigger better deal
[–]Senior-Dot387 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
Yeah I’m my opinion you will have to put up with it if you want to continue dating her. That’s not to say there’s not a few things you can do to assert your dominance when out in public.
From a bystanders point of view, is it clear you two are in a relationship? Do you have your arm around her? Do you make affectionate displays in public? Guys wouldn’t bother you if it was clear you are together.
In terms of her texting guys, she seems to love getting attention from them and it would be borderline impossible to change that without causing too much strain on the relationship and ultimately ending it.
Your options are; A) control your jealousy and assert your dominance (even if it’s fake) B) continue on your current trajectory and hope you don’t have an emotional outburst that may end the relationship C) end the relationship now
[–]DontCallMeTopher 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, you guys must not look like a couple if that many guys are approaching her. I think most guys are decent and won’t hit on an obviously taken woman, or at least would want the path of least resistance (a single girl)
Honestly there’s been a few times where I am physical with her in public and when I go to the bathroom a guy has begun talking to her. I usually just go and grab a drink or walk over to my friends. I don’t care enough to deal with the awkwardness of confronting the guy and I don’t feel the need to assert my dominance over a random dude. She’ll usually just come join me afterward or give me a signal to come “save” her.
[–]zapadz 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
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[–]Jdaddyk07 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
just get out of it dude - not worth it.
Honestly don’t see much long term at all, she’s fun and I’m just riding the wave tbh
[–]Solo_Traveler_691 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
own that shit and let guys know bro
[–]TabooVille 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think you just need to decide whether you want to increase your boundaries and let her know she can't talk or text other guys if it bothers you that much.
[–]millerpmiller 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
2-3 weeks? Way too early to be exclusive. Way too early to be jealous.
I mean probably, but it’s hard not to get a bit jealous when you’re at the bar every weekend with her and guys are constantly hitting on her in front of you for hours. It starts to take its toll on you
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