Help! My Girlfriend Is Obsessed With My Exes. It’s Getting Concerning.
A reader expresses concern about their girlfriend's jealousy regarding their exes. Despite their happiness together, the girlfriend frequently questions the reader about past relationships and has looked through old photos. The reader seeks advice on how to address the issue of trust and reassure her about their commitment.
- ▪The reader's girlfriend is jealous of their past relationships.
- ▪She has looked through the reader's old Facebook photos and expressed insecurity.
- ▪The reader has never cheated but feels guilty due to the girlfriend's comments.
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Dear Prudence Help! My Girlfriend Is Obsessed With My Exes. It’s Getting Concerning. Advice by R. Eric Thomas and Emily Yoffe June 01, 20261:00 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. Dear Prudence, My new girlfriend and I are very happy together, moreso than I’ve probably been with anybody, but her jealousy over my exes has become a bit concerning.
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