Dear Dr. Patty Ann,
I’ve heard you on a radio show a few times and I was curious to ask you a question. My boyfriend’s brother got engaged after being with his girlfriend for only a year and I have been with my boyfriend for 2.5 years. We live together and I don’t feel as secure as I did before his brother got engaged. We have talked about getting married and it’s mostly a money thing for him, at least that’s what he tells me. Lately I just don’t know – he has never been one to be outwardly affectionate but I just don’t feel as secure as I use to. It doesn’t help that everyone who finds out that we have been together for that long asks me when we are getting married. I don’t know why his brother’s engagement is bugging me this much, is it just simple jealously?
-Anonymous in Connecticut
Dear Anonymous in Connecticut,
Thank you for reaching out to me regarding your situation. Although I appreciate it is difficult for you to see your boyfriend’s brother get engaged, I do not believe you are jealous of this situation. It seems to me that your feelings are based on you not getting your needs met by your boyfriend and you are closing yourself off to him to avoid feeling any more hurt.
Dr. Patty Ann
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February 22, 2012
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