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Is my boyfriend keeping his options open?

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Question - (23 September 2012) 3 Answers - (Newest, 24 September 2012)
A female United States age 41-50, anonymous writes:

I am not sure what to think. My boyfriend of six months is flirting with one of his clients, whom he also considers a friend. I have asked him if he finds her attractive and he has answered she is beautiful. They laugh a lot together from what I have heard. They spend plenty of alone time together as well.

Should I be concerned here that something could happen? Is he involved with her emotionally?

I thought that if a guy is with you and cares about only you, then he would not be flirting this way with another woman?

I am worried because it's not a one time thing where you flirt with someone and laugh it off. He sees her all the time and flirts with her all the time.

Please tell me if he is still keeping his options open? I am really insecure about this.

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A female reader, Stayc63088 United States +, writes (24 September 2012):

Stayc63088 agony auntI wouldn't be comfortable with that situation that's for sure. You asked if she was attractive and he replied that she's beautiful...? Seems odd to openly tell your girlfriend that. Maybe "yeah she's attractive" is acceptable but not to throw out that she's beautiful.... Is he aware of your insecurity or do you keep it all to yourself? I think flirting with a beautiful woman he sees frequently and spends time alone with is a bad sign. Try to talk to him about it but also be prepared and ready for the end. This type of behavior is unacceptable for a man in a committed relationship.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (24 September 2012):

I wouldn't allows my man to flirt with a client he was also friendly with, it's just so disrespectful to your relationship... Does he tell you he flirts ? Or have you witnessed this for yourself ? I'm just curious regarding how you obtained this information.

You need to sit down and have a clear the air talk, and let him know that for you this is not on... You wouldn't continually flirt with someone, so why should he.. Yes it is nice to be admired by the opposite sex and a bit of an ego boost when it occurs, but if your in a relationship as he is supposedly in with you, then you cut it short and discourage that type of behaviour. It's ok to talk and joke as long as it doesn't cross the boundaries and since you feel he is then you need to nip this in the bub.

He's either with you, as a couple or he single and chasing ms bootafull .. I was being a teensiest bit sarcastic at the end. I mean who would tell their wife/girlfriend that another girl was beautiful when asked if he was attracted to her.. Just disrespectful .

Have the talk but be prepared to move on if you need to

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (24 September 2012):

Yes. he is. He is being with you and keeping his options open at the same time. I have been in the similar situation a couple of months before, From my personal experience,I can say that he is keeping his options open and something could definately happen between them.

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