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He told me he's territorial and doesn't want me hanging out with other guys! What does he mean?

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Question - (31 January 2010) 7 Answers - (Newest, 7 May 2011)
A female United States age 26-29, *x__confused__xx writes:

hey i gotta question whats it mean when my boyfriend tells me that he doesn't want me hanging with other guys or really talking to them.....he told me hes territorial...??

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A reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2011):

He thinks you're going to cheat on him. Did any of his previous girlfriends cheat on him? Did his mom cheat on his dad? Did his sister cheat on her boyfriend or husband?

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A male reader, Griffo Australia +, writes (11 February 2010):

Griffo agony auntIn smaller weaker primitive groups and tribes there is teritorial element buts thats very primitive and is only because the group or individual is feeling threatened or is becoming an extinct species.

In your case its the same thing, he's feeling threatened because you may get cuddly and close to other guys and shit. He feels its closing in on him and hes slowly loosing you over time. And/or he's just saying that to sound like a protective boyfriend and seem more masculine for you, ie: "it's a guy thing."

At the end of the day he does not live like an animal or as a primitive, therefore as a mature adult he should understand and trust you, and also respect that some people are more intimate than others, including friends/acquaintences of the opposite sex.

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A female reader, xx__confused__xx United States +, writes (11 February 2010):

xx__confused__xx is verified as being by the original poster of the question

well i don't honestly think that he means it like that.....he said he doesn't like it when guys are liking huggin on me an sh!t.but he would never do anything to hurt me an/or hurt himself....but when i asked him what it ment he said its a guy thing i wouldn't really understand....idk....but weve been together for 2 years...so i kno him like kno other person has before....but i jus wanted to get a answer of territorial...but i love him...how can i stay wit him but get him to stop being so "territorial"

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A female reader, curious0hot United States +, writes (31 January 2010):

curious0hot agony auntIt means he will think you're cheating if you hang out one-on-one with other guys. You have decide whether or not you can deal with that insecurity.

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A male reader, CaringGuy United Kingdom +, writes (31 January 2010):

You need to end it with this guy. He's telling you he wants to control you. Don't allow that.

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A male reader, Griffo Australia +, writes (31 January 2010):

Griffo agony auntTells me he's a very insecure bloke who needs serious help. At least you had a heads up as he told you. So now you have a choice. No mOe friends and possible abuse and/or stresses in future when you do make male friends or say good bye arsehole.

You should be free. Not tied down by a dictator!

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A male reader, Faraday United Kingdom +, writes (31 January 2010):

Faraday agony auntHe means possessive - he thinks he owns you.

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