What he really thinks about your male friends
Men can get a tad territorial when it comes to their women, especially the women who have mostly male friends. The predator in him will understand that for many men, women are prey, and it may be difficult for him to understand the concept of the platonic, especially if he has found himself unable to just be friends with women in the past.
So what does your guy really think of your male friends? Does he think men and women can just be friends?
Paul, 37:
I am not the jealous type and I do believe that this thing works both ways. If I can get jealous about my girlfriend’s male friends then she is entitled to be jealous of my female friends. So on that account I would rather not start an argument. But that doesn’t mean I won’t say something if I feel as if a man is moving onto my territory.
John, 40:
As men, though we may pretend, many of us are not that confident. We know where our weak spots are. So when we see a man around our woman, mentally we may believe that he is fulfilling some need that we are not satisfying. So whether it is talking to her more or whatever, some men can sense the weak areas of a relationship and want to capitalise on that.
Robert, 28:
Women can be very trusting. Sometimes a man can have ulterior motives. So she may think that the relationship is strictly platonic while he is there patiently waiting for his opportunity to move in as the new man in her life. I should know, I’m guilty of playing that game!
Clive, 41:
For me it’s more competition. Over time, a man will not still be the same man she fell in love with. Our hair begins to grey, our bellies get bigger and so when there are other men on the scene, we cannot be at ease. Anything can happen when a woman’s defences are down.
Marlon, 33:
It depends on the level of trust in a relationship. My girlfriend and I have worked on that aspect of our relationship and so we are confident in each other to know that we wouldn’t do anything intentional to hurt the other person.
Adrian, 44:
For me it’s two things — honesty and trust. If I believe that my partner is being completely honest with me then there is no reason for me to doubt her. Also, I must be able to trust her 100 per cent, or what we are doing makes no sense. No trust, no honesty, no relationship.
Andre, 26:
I’m a confident guy. Not that I am cocky or anything, but I am a grateful boyfriend. I don’t see any reason why my woman would want to get something from another guy when I am satisfying her needs and more.
