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Old 12-19-2016, 03:55 PM
 
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Let's say you're randomly at a store and the guy you're dating makes a comment about how attractive or sexy another person is.

Does this bother you?
Do you consider it a red flag?
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Old 12-19-2016, 03:57 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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I'd call it "tacky" if it's just an unsolicited remark.

Unless it's something the two of you BOTH do without qualms.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:12 PM
 
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Unsolicited remarks can only be self serving.

they are formed by self, from self and for self. They do not take in to account the ideas and thoughts of anyone else. Their creation is totally centered inward.

...take that how you will.

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Old 12-19-2016, 04:16 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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It depends. It's also probably not the wisest of things to do.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:20 PM
 
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I consider it insecurity.

Now, if you've been together a very long time, perhaps are married, and occasionally appreciate someone's looks together, perhaps joke around about it, AND are on the same page that it is lighthearted and that nobody is going anywhere, that's different.

While dating and still unsure of where things will go? It screams insecurity to me - like the person is trying to make the partner jealous as proof of his/her feelings or something.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:21 PM
 
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Let's say you're randomly at a store and the guy you're dating makes a comment about how attractive or sexy another person is.

Does this bother you?
Do you consider it a red flag?
This is one of those times where the less said the better off you'll be.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:21 PM
 
Location: Avignon, France
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I might think a guy is attractive, but to comment ( in my eyes) would be disrespectful to the man I was with. As an aside... my b/f hates to shop. I tell him to just sit outside the shop and girl watch.. that way he can see how lucky he is.

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Old 12-19-2016, 04:22 PM
 
Location: Brackenwood
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The wife and I both appreciate fine physical specimens and we're not afraid to say so.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:52 PM
 
Location: NNJ
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Just like people are mix of strength and weaknesses we also have things about ourselves that bring confidence as well as insecurity.

I wouldn't mind if my wife made comments about other guys... I certainly didn't mind with my previous GF. Certainly the comments were always respectful... never demeaning or objectifying. She always noticed people's composure...

I do realize my wife is a little more insecure about how she looks than the previous GFs of mine... so I'm keeping that in mind, I've toned it down a bit over the years. She's not insecure a lot of things but she always never felt like she measured up to some of the lady friends in my circle and past GFs of mine.

I really think it depends on the person. Until you really know how the person, I think it is best to keep the comments to yourself. Especially if you haven't committed to each other yet.
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Old 12-19-2016, 04:55 PM
 
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This is one of those times where the less said the better off you'll be.
This!
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