Expert: PracticalHappiness.com - 10/30/2007

Question
Hey,
I am 18 and my Girlfriend, Tiffany, is soon to be 18, 3 months. Before my question I should most likely give some background. We have been dating for 1 1/2 years, and I Love her deeply. We are not sexually active, because I am a virgin and intend to stay that way until marriage. However, she has quite a past, all of her old partners have, in a mean way, "hit it and quit it." My question is simple, How do I get Tiffany to lose her insecurities about me? She is always jealous! She does not allow me to talk to other girls, whom I have been friends with for many years, and I am never allowed to hang out with my friends by myself, male or female. I have even lost some because of it. Please help!

Answer
Hey, Evan. Thanks for your question. Indeed, jeaousy is a poison to any relationship and it's very unattractive in a partner.  

For starters, I suggest that you and your girlfriend read to of my articles from the blog that are relevant to this very issue:

1. http://practicalhappiness.com/blog/?p=43
2. http://practicalhappiness.com/blog/?p=38

Thanks, and I hope this helps. If not, please follow up.

A.I.
www.PracticalHappiness.com