Boundaries in a Relationship
I am dating someone a few years younger than myself, and one of his immature traits gets in the way of us at times.. He can be insecure about me spending time with friends alone. That goes without saying I have my own flaws and insecurities, but I’m genuinely curious to hear other perspectives. We have communicated, so it’s not that I haven’t discussed this with him.
I am a very independent, but faithful woman. I love spending time with my significant other; but like most I need my time with my girlfriends. I haven’t gone out in a long time to a social event (last time I went ‘out’ drinking was two months ago right before I found out I was pregnant). Anyway, my friend was over and told me she was going to this ‘Ladies Night’ event and the flyer looked like there was maybe male dancer/entertainment as well. I don’t think straight up strippers, but definitely a little magic like actions going on (from what I could tell). My significant other overheard and after having an passive aggressive attitude, brought it up later saying it would make him uncomfortable if I went. I won’t deny that I was annoyed knowing that was why he had been having an attitude the whole time.. so my response was a little more defensive, basically saying I understand his discomfort but I’m independent and he’s going to learn how to be okay with that. I can admit, I should have been more appreciative of him trying to express his feelings.. I have developed a lot of defense mechanisms, after being with someone who was extremely controlling.
Would it be wrong if I went to this event? 🤔
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