When your bf looks to other girls while with you on the mall

@mhypie03 (683)
Philippines
November 14, 2010 9:37pm CST
Hi mylotters. I am a bit irritated and wants to vent out these hard feelings. Hope the ladies out there could share their thoughts as well. Do you find it very irritating, rude and disrepectful to observe your partner looking on some other girls while with you strolling on malls? I've always cleared myself on this, it's alright for a one short glance as it can never be avoided like anybody else but to glance back and forth and while you're talking to your own hand when you're asking him something because he didn't hear you whilst being too busy sight-seeing is something else. Most girls do not do this because we know what respect is. And as I've always said, there's no other motivation to cut if off your system than to know the word EMPATHY wrapped on RESPECT, "putting your self in the same shoe".
8 people like this
22 responses
• United States
15 Nov 10
I've actually never experienced this. My husband is wholly and utterly unaware of the world around him and he never notices anything or anyone. I, on the other hand, have a heightened awareness and perception and am constantly watching people when I'm out anywhere. Actually to the contrary, I find it extremely unnerving when he doesn't find other women attractive. I'm not entirely sure why. I think it may be that it makes me severely question his taste in aesthetics and as a result makes me feel horribly hideous by association.
4 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Well, I for one does not have 20/20 vision so I hardly recognize people without my glasses on. On the contrary, I rarely don't do to be on watch of the things/people around me except yeah when I got lost. And atleast you won't get to bother about this kind of scenarion which is really irritating.
3 people like this
• United States
15 Nov 10
There is a distinct line between appreciating a beautiful woman and being completely lecherous. My father is an utter lecher and I think his behaviour and comments are completely repulsive. I think simply looking or making a simple observation is perfectly fine. Like I said, I'm very uncomfortable with the fact that he doesn't notice attractive women. It actually makes me feel bad and very insecure that he doesn't.
4 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Doesn't he make you feel secure by not doing so? Appreciation is so but normal and I'm cool with that. Don't you think he's too attracted to you to notice any other? LOL!
1 person likes this
@saqi78 (1402)
• Malaysia
15 Nov 10
Hi Mhypie I think it is really irritating, but as I think, people wants to observe environment around them, so may be he is in such type of people but as you said that one time for just a glance it is OK but doing it again and again on a same person is really bad and you should talk to him that you dont like such type of habit and I think he ll surely tell you what are his intentions to watching and your mind may be clear towards him So I think keeping thing in your mind and solving it by your own, is not much effective than communicating with the person and getting some good feedback from him. Be happy and keep smile on your face always...:))
3 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Yes. Truly. Communicating it with him is not really that effective so I am venting it out here and I am trying to weigh things according to how other girls perceive it.
2 people like this
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Well that can be really irritating for us women. Men are easily distracted on what they see so probably there was disturbance in your surrounding like women wearing revealing clothes or short shorts. But the bottom line is still there, respect and if the person loves you, he should not be doing that. Did he just commented on what he saw? You should have sarcastically joked about it whenever he does that, what if you put your eye on some hunk and see what is his reaction . A taste of his own medicine, well if my hubby does that, he will really get ithaiiyaa, karate chop,lolz.
2 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
Most probably. He does not comment, but he engages in a conversation again after doing that then I give him fierce look with an eerie silence thus he knows what it means. Unfortunately, I am too shy to put an eye on guys I admire and I do not want to get caught unlike guys who has all the guts to do it even if those ladies are with their boyfriends.
@eLsMarie (4346)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
To be honest, I no longer care. I have much issues to paid much attention of rather than scolding my boyfriend to behave. Whenever, we get to meet girls wandering around or the like; I allow him to look at those girls. I don't know if it's normal but I have to say that I'm already very secure of myself.
2 people like this
@eLsMarie (4346)
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
If my boyfriend have reach to that level, I'd surely breakup with him. I don't wanna make my life more complicated just because I can't request my boyfriend to behave. I don't think it's best if his actions will be tolerated.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I guess these are common problems already that I've heard from others as well. I just hope he does not do more of these in the future. =(
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Good for you. I am a believer of too much is never too good and he is way way beyond that which is really nerve racking especially in the middle of your conversation where pays no attention to. And now I am starting to have low self esteem because of this and he's not helping either. Oh well.
2 people like this
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
15 Nov 10
That's what my ex bf used to do as well. While window shopping in a mall, or having meals in restaurants, his eyes never fail to wander around, looking for eye candy. I know it's hard to control, but at least try. He didn't even try because the moment he saw one, his eyes is fixed on the target, following her motions. I have numerous arguments with him over it till I finally gave up. And that's also the time he left me on the quiet too.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry to hear that. You should have given him a kick first before he left! But did he left because of that argument? Anyways, I wish you happiness and goodness in life as you move forward. =)
3 people like this
@vangie26 (445)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
I think it's a human nature of a man to always take a glance on every beautiful women they see around. This thing should be discussed with your boyfriend and let him know your feelings everytime he is doing that. After that, if there is no changes, i guess you have to give him an ultimatum hehe because it will only show that he is not respecting you. For sure, doing the same with him will not be nice for him. talk it over with him. Have a nice day!
2 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Well you read it right that I am totally cool with appreciation of beauty as yours truly but not for too long because it gives a different meaning and might make the person you're looking at uncomfortable if you're caught especially if it's done like an X number of times on different girls in a day you're together. And as I have said on the previous thread, I've complained to him about this but not a chance of change I've seen. T_T
2 people like this
@voldrox (7191)
• India
15 Nov 10
Hello mhypie, I can understand what you want to say here. I guess it's um, a little natural for us guys to have a glance at some girl who looks attractive, but i just give them a glance and not anything more. I am conscious when i am with my girlfriend and i don't want her to feel the way you feel. I don't know why girls don't do this like we do, but for some reason take it for granted that men will be men, lol, and if some gorgeous girl is nearby they would sure want to have a look. If your boyfriend keeps staring at her, that is wrong. Give him a kick. If he is not talking right with you, paying attention somewhere else, then he is being disrespectful to you.
1 person likes this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Holla! You're one courageous man to have replied here. LOL! I am fully aware of that natural phenomenon on men's involuntary eyeballs when some attractive women are around but I still find that absurd. Everyone has the free will to avoid it because you control your own body and most especially you could understand the feelings of the girl standing/seating right next to you (Well, I'm not exactly talking about you. HEHEHE.) Anyhow, I admire your cautious acts of not doing that while you girlfriend's around. I just hope the heavens rub their eyes with mint so they'll never have to do it again!
1 person likes this
@hushi22 (4928)
15 Nov 10
woah! glad my bf never did this. anyway, my bf usually says attraction is normal, but seduction towards other isnt good when in a relationship.
1 person likes this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
You got it right dear friend and you're lucky enough not to experience this.
1 person likes this
• United States
15 Nov 10
My ex-husband use to be this way and it was so irritating and frustrating. Especially when they both were gazing at each other as if I did not exist. I live with my boyfriend now for almost five years and one of the things I noticed about him, he will never disrespect me this way, as he has never done this in my presence. I am sure all men/women do as long as they are respectful with the women/men they are with, and then not have the gull to deny as my ex-husband was a pro at it.
2 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
LOL! Sounds interesting. Well, I've talked with him about it before but no change at all, maybe I whispered on deaf ears. He's not denied it and is totally aware of this impudence. But he waited just now for me to be totally pissed off and just said he's sorry and not to do it again. I would have to see it myself then.
2 people like this
• Portugal
15 Nov 10
im sorry for that. your bf was too stupid by acting like that. yes i agree that you dont mind that he looks to other girls but just look. not stare like a crazy in love guy. i agree that you didnt like that you were talking with him and he couldnt stop looking and didnt pay attention to you. you should tell him that you didnt like his attitude. if he doesnt say sorry next time when you see a cute guy in the mall and are with him also look to that guy and ignore your bf. he will for sure see what he did to you and wont repeat it ahah
1 person likes this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I appreciate your concern. He did apologize and said he won't do it again. But I would have to see it myself.
@aaronfyzeon (1920)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Hello there. Yes you are right. The guy would look and stare at other girls then I will ask my boyfriend (before) "Oh another friend in college?" coz he always tell me that as a reason. Then I told him "why is it that all women in your school are big-bre_sted?" Then he would know what I mean and get upset sometimes. I know how it feels when a guy does that to their girlfriends. I just ignore guys who stare at me like that if they are with their girlfriends because clearly know how would a girl feel. I really get annoyed and I really show an irritated face. But somehow we should free ourselves from this kind of thinking. The guys might perceive that we are getting paranoid from being jealous. Let us make them think that we are confident with ourselves as well. If the guy that I am with does that then I look for cute boys out there and say it out loud how cute they are as a retaliation. Then we are even! Hehehe.
1 person likes this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I was actually thinking the same thing of just ignoring it but I can't be too confident if he does that all the time. Somehow, I could sense it as a little abusive when he's not rebuked one way or another. Maybe I'll just show him my ex's new cute pictures so we'll get even. Kidding!
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
I have felt that way too! My boyfriend would sometimes smile and raise eyebrows to someone when we are at the mall. Often times, he talks to girls as if like he knows them, entertaining them so well when in fact I am just around. He is a little childish and I know he was unaware of that but I always feel bad when he does. It's not about being insecure. I feel it more of an INSULT. I was there just right beside him but it seems he has eyes for other girls. Definitely, it is devastatingly awful. I told him that and he avoided that to happen again.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
If he was indeed a bit childish and unaware I could re-consider some of those misbehaviors. And YES IT IS AN INSULT to do that not to mention being disrepectful of one's personal feelings and self esteem.
2 people like this
@joysantos (131)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
Its annoying when you are talking and your partner doesn't listen....I get irritated as well and don't talk to him then.
2 people like this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
You know what's more irritating? When he denies it. Geesh!!!
2 people like this
• United States
15 Nov 10
Well coming from a guys point and me being in a relationship wher I have done this i can tell you he means nothing by it. If he's anything like me he is just a people person and is always looking at the world around him, curious if you will. I do understand if your asking him something or holding conversation and you notice he's drooling at some skimpy dressed girl it can be annoying but at the same time it's not like he's trying to do it to hurt you. If a girl is showing some skin in a public place chances are majority of the males will look/stare at one point whether there with a gf or not. thats life.
1 person likes this
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Guys are just too lenient on this kind of matter because they seldom encounter this with girls. We know how to control our body and eyes can never be an exception. What beholds on our sight, we can refrain from looking back again especially if you know yourself it could create arguments such as this. Afterall it only gives a more wrongly impression on the relationship that you can't set your eyes on only one girl.
• United States
22 Nov 10
Before we got serious I told my guy there will be three times I will check out a guy. If he has red hair, if he is a biker , or a cowboy! I will ogle them as they pass. He is cool with it because he Knows I love him. In return I will point out beauty when I see it. My mom would do the same for my dad. I never thought just because a guy loves me makes him blind to other women. And I wouldn't want him that way. I know each hunk I admire makes me want my guy more.
• United States
26 Nov 10
I know my guy loves and respects me.He Knows I love and respects him. So it is just the beauty that catches our eyes. I don't fear he will go after her and I Knows I won't go after him. But if he hated it when I noticed a red head , I would stop , or at least try to stop.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
26 Nov 10
Well maybe your bf shows it in a different way whereas mine is really offensive. I could put into good account what you're saying but I personally think it's not a good habit especially if you know it makes the person more sensitive and appalled.
1 person likes this
@shaggin (71633)
• United States
15 Nov 10
No it doesnt bother me at all if my man looks at other women when I am with him. If I was with him and he went up to another girl and was flirting with her then that would make me furious but just looking at another girl wont make me mad. My ex and I used to look at girls and try to find the hottest one at the mall. My ex had bad taste though. I would tell him to when I saw a gorgeous guy.
1 person likes this
@forance (151)
• China
16 Nov 10
It's so unfortunate of you.Actually,I haven't been experience on it also.But if it happen to me,I wouldn't love him so much.I think that I would leave him one day.Maybe you said that it is a little terrible.but on my word,I do feel that he take so little care for me.
@forance (151)
• China
17 Nov 10
That's the truth.But I just think of it,that if make her bf not aware his habit,the girl must endure of this stilly.and what would be happened one day, it can't be supposed!It's the best to find a way to resolve.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I kinda feel that way when he does that. When a guy does that, he's being too insensitive thus you feel he cares less so he should be mindful especially dealing with this kind of issue. Like one of the responses here, it's not jealousy we're talking about here but an insult a guy is seriously inflicting that could be damaging to a girl emotionally and psychologically.
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
hello mhypie, i guess looking at something very attractive cant be helped. but to stare.. that would be a different issue. any girl/lady would find that habit irritating and disrespectful. ann
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
And we all agree on that, don't we?
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
15 Nov 10
It can be annoying when the guy you're with in the mall is looking in another female's direction. It doesn;t do much for your confidence. He isn't showing much respect for you when he does this. he may not be aware that he is hurting your feelings. the best thing you can do is to show him he has more to appreciate when he looks at you.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
For me it is not good of a kid to be your husband.
1 person likes this