Protective boyfriend

[Teresa31]

I started dating this guy and he's really nice to me but he's really protective. Whenever we're together and there are people around he gets really protective. Should I try to talk to him about it or what.

[Eagle1]

Can you give an example?

[Teresa31]

Yeah. We were at a concert and some people asked if the could sit next to us and he stands up and tells them to back off. Another time we we're at some mall and this guy bumped into us and my boyfriend got really mad he like kicked the guy and pushed him away :(

[Eagle1]

Okay thats a bit overboard lol but I was not there so I can't be sure.
But if you feel you need to, try talking to him about it, but be careful, make sure you tell him that you appreciate him protecting you but... . Otherwise he may get offended (us males can be dumb like that lol)

[TheKing6]

If I were you I would dump him

[Pandapop82]

I (having dated an over protective boyfriend) would suggest you talk to him about how he is acting and then if that doesn't right the problem to end it... My protective boyfriend turned abusive. So be careful and don't let it get too far.

He might not even realise he's acting this way, so you should talk to him about it, communication is really important to relationships

[Immortal Love]

My boyfriend can be protective as well. Not to that extent of course. But I agree with Panda up there. Communication is VERY crucial. I would start by asking him why he is so protective over you, then based off of his answer, you could possibly try to explain to him that while you appreciate that he cares for you so much, to just be a little calmer. You're a responsible, young woman. Perhaps ask him if anything bad happened in any previous relationships that would cause him to act this way.

Best of luck~

[Mortal Coil]

You should probably assert your independence. This kind of over-protectiveness can easily turn into an abusive relationship, as he already acts like you are his property. Don't necessarily dump him right now, but be wary and stay stong.

Good luck!

[FreeFall]

That sounds possessive not protective.

Definitely talk to him about how you can handle your own but your appreciate his concern for you.