How to deal with..

marbles53

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My boyfriend and I are in a open relationship and I found myself in a sistuation I dont know how to deal with.

Recently we were at a party and my boyfriend and this girl were flirting all night. By the way she was acting, it was clear she didn't know I was his girlfriend and he clearly never brought it up or anything about our relationship style.

So after watching her bascially throw herself at him all night. I talked to him about how I felt disrepected because it was clear she didn't know who I was or how to act infront of me. I know we are in a open relationship but she act if i was no one to respect or really anything more than another girl that wanted the same guy at a party. Like some kind of compenition.

We see her at another event. Again, I feel disrepected by her attiude towards me. Again, he never straighten things out. "hey she is actually my girlfriend, we are in a open relationship, but you need to be civil and respectful to her"

Finally we have a full convo about this since she is now effecting our relationship. ie making me upset. We agree that I would be nice to her and he was talk to her and guide her to understanding our relationship and what is ok and not infront of me. That till fences are mended that nothing will happen between them. He also change his relationship status on facebook to make it clear to everyone in our social circle that was are commited to eachother and give me some security in the relationship.

Well he hasn't been able to talk to her yet about everything..and on our status she writes "Awww.... FB official... must be so..hehe... but seriously awesome you two. ♡". I know its not the worst thing she could say. In girl lanuage, its basically saying aww really thats too bad you have a gf cause I really wanted you...but im going to pretend to be nice and congrats you. Just a side note, this girl have always been in monogamous relationships. She is not looking to share but have to herself.

I know I need to be idk less ensecure and not let her get to me.

But what do you do when the person your partner is interested in hooking up with is catty and gives you no respect. I really feel like if they hooked up, that if I saw her again that she would rub it in my face one way or another. Either a comment or the way she would act around him.

What to do? She I talk to her directly. Should he talk to her. Should I just veto her and say she is causing to many problems and I dont feel like if you slept her she would be mature and respectful to me or our relationship. Its been awhile since someone has been interested in him and I really want him to have the experience of being wanted and being with someone else than his primary partner but at what cost to me?
 
I honestly feel you need to cut this girl a bit of slack. As you point out, she DIDN'T know you and your boyfriend were together, so she was acting as a single girl trying to pull a single guy. I don't think you can call her behaviour catty, or feel like she's intentionally disrespected you, in such circumstances. If she's monogamous herself, then why on earth would she think your boyfriend was in a relationship given that he was actively flirting with her? And what makes you (or more importantly, him) feel like she'd be interested in pursuing anything with him now that she knows you two are together? If she's mono, that might already be a deal-breaker for her. She may even be pissed at him for leading her to think he was single.

You were right to talk to your boyfriend about it, because it's HIS behaviour, not hers, that has created this situation. I would caution you against pulling the veto ripcord without really giving yourself some time to think. If he explains to this girl that he acted like a bit of a jerk for leading her on before making it clear what his relationship status was, and what his agreement with you is - and if she accepts that, and decides she still wants to pursue something with him, then there's a very good chance that you will see a very different side to her. I wouldn't judge her based on her behaviour to date. But I would be very worried that my partner wasn't being more open with prospective interests, and make sure he understands that that is not acceptable in the future. It's for his benefit as much as yours - otherwise all he's doing is attracting girls who might not be right for him.

Hope that helps some.
 
I agree. She didn't know. That's not her fault - it's your boyfriend who was at fault here, not her. Give her a chance.
 
Yep, definitely his fault. He shouldn't be leading her on to think that he's single. Do you not hig, kiss, hand hold at parties? Perhaps next time you can be more physical to avoid any confusion.
 
I completely agree with you guys. I was upset with her but after thinking about it I realized that is wasn't her fault he never disclose his relationship status. And that's why I agreed to give her a chance and he needed to set things straight with her before anything happens between them. I was honestly happy about our decision. I guess her comment just set me back a little. He really needs to clear things up with her sooner than later I guess. Thanks tenk. I needed to see things from her prospective.
 
Not only do I agree with everything everyone else said, but I think it's highly possible you're reading way too much into anything she says or does. The facebook comment may be what you think it is, or it could be exactly what it looks like, a friendly, Hey that's great, congratulations!

Perhaps all your upset has to do with how you perceive things more than with anything she's done.
 
That Facebook quote could also be a sign that she has chosen to bow out of this situation entirely, and that she's not up for being in an open relationship. Navigating meeting new partners when you already have an existing one (or ones) is tricky. Hopefully your boyfriend can learn from this - and you too, if you find the tables are turned in the future and you meet a hottie at a party. :)
 
You have all been very helpful. Thank you. I'm still pretty new to being in a open relationship. Its nice to be able to get advice from people with more experience.
 
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