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What am i to him?

I have been hanging out with this guy for about 6 months. We have alot of fun together, he is always there when i need him. He throws little fits of jealousy for some odd reason. Unfortunatley we are a bit of a secret because of how we met (I use to date his best friend). We do go out in public, we talk pretty much once a day. He is slightly over protective but yet throws his best friend in my face and say's my first impression was bad. I don't understand how we can have so much fun together but his outlook on me is poor.

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Posted February 15, 2012

You are in charge of the relationship. He will give what you will tolerate. Raise the bar on your expectations of his behavior. Acknowledge him, tell him what you expect and compliment him when he does what you ask. If he ignores you and doesn't treat you better, he doesn't deserve to have you. That is when you say "NEXT" and move on.

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Posted February 15, 2012

You are his best friends ex that wound up together for some reason. But, if he's trying to make you feel bad for hooking up together, he is responsible too. He doesn't respect the relationship. If you left your ex for him, who's to say you are not just playing a game yourself? Even so, you are still his BEST friend's ex girlfriend. Hmm...

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VetteG
VetteGCorvette driver: my 4-wheel love affair.
Posted February 13, 2012

He's testing you to see how much abuse you will take and how much bad behavior he can dish out before you'll end the relationship. If you accept bad behavior, he'll keep dishing it out. Love does not fix people, sometimes it makes them worse.

But of course the choice is yours. Many women would rather be with someone -- anyone -- rather than be alone.

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Ms
MsTaken
Posted February 13, 2012

Your in unhealthy relationship things won't be getting any better with this guy best to be only friends you can't change his outlook on you when he's friends with your ex. Look at his family background how healthy was it for him ask yourself do you really want put yourself out there like that.

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