My GF and I are dating for 2.5 yrs , She met an office colleague (he has a GF) recently who she initiated a friendship with. I feel that they interact a lot and I'm a little worried of her getting too close to him. A day ago she asked him for lunch and they were out for almost 4-5 hrs. When I expressed how I felt she keeps saying there's nothing going on. I feel that when start to get emotionally close to some other guy than SO then it's not a good sign in relationship. Am I overthinking? contd.

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It’s funny people telling ur overthinking, no ur not, a serious person in a relationship will not do what u described. Trust ur gut buddy!

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^this

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I have very close relationships with men (I am married and happily so), it’s just normal for me.

I think you need to think about why this concerns you. Is it something to do with the nature of their relationship or is it that you are just not comfortable with your gf being close to another guy?

Really think about it and be honest with yourself. If it’s the former, then your gut instinct is usually right, if it’s the latter then you either need to adjust to this very normal friendship or end it with your gf, because I don’t think this is the last time she’s going to have a close male friend.

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A1- I just don’t buy that every single man in the world is out to have s*x with you. I am sorry if you see that as ‘blaming you’ but I just don’t see that as statistically possible.

I think it’s really sad that we still live in a world where it’s ok to demonise women or men that have friendships with the other sex. I have, and will never, prescribe to these sexist and often controlling behaviours.

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I think the 4-5 hour lunch is a bit off. Investigate

Not overthinking. She’s obviously young and not taking the relationship seriously. How old are you? If you are not ok with it and she pushes your feelings aside… tell her how you feel and then move on if she keeps being a douche

My advice? Take a good look at your relationship. Tell her how you feel once again. Women having guy friends at work is nothing new (work husband), but 4-5 hour lunches every day or every other day is a red flag. Has she done something in the past that makes you insecure?

Start doing the same with a lady... lets see how she feels... 🤔

Lol 4 hr lunch 😅

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