DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for 3 1/2 years. Before me, he was known for sleeping around. He has never cheated on me that I am aware of, but when we go to social gatherings (or just out), he flirts with other women. If there is another woman in the room, he keeps his eyes on her like I can’t see it happening.
When I told him several times that it really bothered me, he said I was overreacting. When he drinks, it’s 10 times worse. I’m trying to let it go, but it hurts my feelings deeply. In his mind, it’s OK that we hang out with women he has been to bed with. He says it’s no big deal. How do I learn to deal with all of this and be happy? I just want the respect I deserve. — GIRLFRIEND OF MR. POPULAR
DEAR GIRLFRIEND: If you want the respect you deserve, find a man who has some respect for women. Clearly your boyfriend does not. If he cared about your feelings, he wouldn’t ogle other women while the two of you are out together. Doing so after you told him how it affected you is rude and inconsiderate.
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