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What Your Boyfriend Doesn't Want

He's Always Thinking About This

By LaMarion ZieglerPublished 2 days ago 3 min read
What Your Boyfriend Doesn't Want
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Your boyfriend does not want to think about another guy having been inside of you (even if we’re talking just hooking up here). The thought of some other dude getting dirty with you can drive him insane.

Have you had a checkered sexual past that plays like an action movie with lots of experience? If he does, your boyfriend could struggle with it. But this is a hard reality he must accept.

Hell no, and don’t you dare let anyone else use it to throw your past back at you or hold it against you. So if it’s ancient history (or, even better, just whatever happened a few months ago), leave it there and get going.

He must love you. All of you. Picture this: he picks you out of everyone else. That choice screams he digs who you are, right down to your core. It covers your quirks, your laughs, and your tough spots. Everything.

True love grabs the full package. No cherry-picking. Your past shapes you. It built the strong woman he wants today. He chose her anyway.

Sure, he might not cheer your old hookups. That's fine. No one demands a fan club for every chapter. But he can't drag it up to judge you now. That kills trust fast.

Think about it. He swipes right or says yes to dates. Sparks fly in the present. Why dig into dusty history? It makes zero sense. Like buying a car and then griping about last year's model.

Real partners focus forward. They build now. Studies show couples thrive when they drop past baggage. One poll found 70% of happy pairs ignore old stories. Experts say acceptance cements bonds.

What if he probes too much? Ask why. Does it hurt today's vibe? True love says no. It embraces the whole you. Period. He signed up for that. Let him own it.

If he keeps holding your past against you, call him out and tell him point-blank that if he’s going to date you, he has to accept all of you. Tell him he has two options:

a) You two break up.

b) You two stay together... but he’s not allowed to bring up your sexual past ever again. Never. Not even when it is between you two.

Own your mistakes. Learn from them fast. Then let them go.

Think about those quick hookups. They spark fun for a night. Laughter, touch, rush of heat. But days later? The fallout hits hard. Friends gossip behind your back. "She sleeps around," they say. That label clings like glue. It dents your good name. Worse, it chips at how you see yourself. You start to doubt your worth. Feel like damaged goods. Studies show this regret lingers. One survey found 70% of women felt worse about self-esteem after casual sex. No thrill beats that slow burn of shame.

Now picture this. You wake up one day. Decide enough is enough. No more free passes to anyone. You set boundaries. Hold out for real connection. Commit to self-respect. That's huge. Pat yourself on the back. This choice defines you now. Past slips don't. Your fresh path does. It builds strength. Boosts confidence over time.

But hold on. What if your guy drags up your history? You had just two or three flings. Nothing wild. Yet he sneers. Calls you names. Acts shocked. "How could you?" he snaps during dinner. That stings. Raises alarms. Is he judging to control you? Shaming to make you small? Time to pause. Ask yourself hard questions. Do you want a partner this harsh? One who plays purity cop? A true match cheers your growth. He doesn't punish old stories. Ditch the puritan act. Seek someone who sees your fire, not your scars. Move toward better. You deserve it.

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About the Creator

LaMarion Ziegler

Creative freelance writer with a passion for crafting engaging stories across diverse niches. From lifestyle to tech, I bring ideas to life with clarity and creativity. Let's tell your story together!

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