larry64 - I actually understand this. I had a previous relationship where it was drastically impacted by my husband's relationships with women. A great deal of it was troubling to me and I found some of it inappropriate. And yes, I got really jealous. As one example it bothered me that he would socialise with female friends in ways he wouldn't with me. He would meet them for lunch for example yet never did the same with me. What particularly bothered me was the idea he would have confidants outside of our own relationship. The way I saw it was that it ought to be me that he was sharing his fears, emotions, tribulations, and even the positives with. That was my job as a partner not theirs. It was very upsetting when I realised he would be discussing with them things he wouldn't with me.

So yeah, all in all I am uncomfortable with my mate having female friends of any kind. This is problematic for me. I have told my current boyfriend my feelings on this and he has curbed the extent of his socialization. Still, I am aware there are still female acquaintances and colleagues he remains in touch with. I have drawn the line though at the manner in which he relates and communicates with them - absolutely no texting and social media. Absolutely no contact with friends he doesn't know in real life. This is a deal breaker. If I were to find out he was the relationship would be off.

I wonder though about your own behaviour. What manner of friends do you have and in what manner do you maintain the relationship. I have limited myself from having any friendships with other men as I find it inappropriate. If you on the other hand had female acquaintances of your own I don't think you would have had a valid argument against your partner's own relationships with other men - friends or otherwise.