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Chicagirlie Community Member 1 posts since
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Nov 3, 2009 8:43 AM

Insecure or Legitimate Issue?

Hello,

  My husband and I recently had an argument about how he interacts with women.  Both in person and online he has no problem telling someone they are gorgeous, beautiful, hugging them, etc.  It really bothers me.  The argument began because he had a conversation with an old friend of his and in a couple different ways told her that she was beautiful.  He said that I was just insecure.  I do not interact with men this way and I just don't think it's appropriate.  Should a man save these compliments for his wife or am I being jealous and insecure?

fred Community Member 30 posts since
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1. Nov 3, 2009 10:00 AM in response to: Chicagirlie
Re: Insecure or Legitimate Issue?
In my opinion, they should be reserved only for spouse. Watch the online interactions, as they can leads to big trouble. I have seen in person and can be devastating.
Florida Community Member 3 posts since
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2. Nov 3, 2009 10:00 AM in response to: Chicagirlie
Re: Insecure or Legitimate Issue?
Chicagirl, this is a RED flag..don't let him tell you you are the crazy one....a man who seeks attention from other women in a marriage..is just asking for trouble..one of these women receiving the compliments will eventually "bite" and the boundaries will be crossed.I am guessing your husband seeks outside attention for affirmation of being good looking or a good man? Why would a man want his wife to feel insecure? You have to question the motives here.
aceinthehole Community Member 2 posts since
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3. Nov 3, 2009 2:19 PM in response to: Florida
Re: Insecure or Legitimate Issue?
Men do this. He is insecure or trying to make you insecure. Don't be. Ask him to stop, if he refuses and trys to blame you then seek couseling.

 

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ErikaFOTF Focus Employee 276 posts since
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4. Nov 4, 2009 6:52 AM in response to: Chicagirlie
Re: Insecure or Legitimate Issue?

Hi Chicagirlie!

 

Welcome to the Focus Online Community - thank you so much for posting your question here!  I am so glad you have already received some great input so far from others, but I wanted to hop on here and suggest some information that you may want to take a look at that may be helpful.  In response to your question, I just want to echo what the others have said - you are not simply being insecure.  It sounds like there is a lack of boundaries in your marriage right now, and this is so important for a couple to establish to protect the marriage relationship.  In response to your question, I just want to echo what the others have said - you are not simply being insecure.  To discuss this issue in greater length with an understanding person, please feel free to give our counselors a call.  They will be able to provide you with some specific guidance.

 

I would also recommend reading our article series titled, "Building Hedges Around Your Marriage."  Jerry Jenkins discusses these concepts in greater detail in his book and broadcast located to the right of the article.  In addition, the articles, "Defending Your Marriage From External Stressors" will also give you some great talking points to use with your husband and give you a greater understanding of why your husband's behavior is not appropriate.

 

I am praying for strength, peace, and comfort for you, Chicagirlie.  Please let us know how it's going, OK?

 

Erika

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merciful2320 Community Member 63 posts since
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5. Nov 4, 2009 8:34 PM in response to: Chicagirlie
Re: Insecure or Legitimate Issue?
I think you are legitimate.  My husband was very flirty in the beginning of our marriage until one night he was drinking and groped another woman right in front of me.  Then I laid down my terms and he stopped.  But with that said I did not know that he was struggling and had since he was 9 with a porn addiction.  I always kept boundaries with men even at work and I wanted him to out of respect for me and he didn't and I thought maybe I Was old fashioned and cooled down a bit after I saw years of no flirting.  Then 3 months ago my world came crashing down when he admitted to an affair.  With that said we both agree there is no place in letting someone of the opposite sex fulfilling what our spouse should be doing. Like just talking, complimenting ect.  I would pray about it and make sure your heart is in the right place before approaching him so that you can show you are sincere and talk to him about setting up boundaries.  God Bless

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