If guyQ — AskMen’s Q&A platform — is any indication, a lot of men seem to have trouble dealing with their girlfriend’s sexual past.
Case in point:
Double standards aside, it’s normal to feel a bit jealous when thinking of your partner’s romantic history. But here are a few things you need to consider before you let your jealousy sabotage a good relationship:
1. The past is the past and there is nothing she can do to change it.
2. It’s selfish to be jealous over something she can’t control.
3. You have a romantic and sexual history too.
4. If you love her and want to be with her, you have to accept her past.
5. If you can’t accept it, it’s time to move on and stop projecting your insecurities on your partner.
6. Feeling like her past is too promiscuous for you may have to do with your skewed perception of female sexuality. It is perfectly fine for women to enjoy sex and experiment as they please.
7. If you are concerned about STIs, you can both get tested.
8. If you can’t handle the truth, don’t ask questions. Sometimes it’s best not to know too many details.
Here is some additional advice to help you move past her history, courtesy of guyQ users:
