Why are men so intimidated by ex-boyfriends 13 Articles

by Elaine Sihera

Many men are intimidated by ex-boyfriends because of a variety of reasons, especially the following: 1. Possessiveness: Men like to feel that they 'own' their woman and dislike the thought that another man was in the pi...read more

by A. C.

As a man I can give you a relatively good idea about why some men allow themselves to get worked up about their woman's ex. I am personally not intimidated nor do I care about my woman's ex-boyfriend. Worrying about tha...read more

by Alissa Amy

I think it's unfair to lump all men together and make broad generalizations about all men,or any group of people. This question asserts that, "all men are so intimidated by ex-boyfriends." Some men may be intimidated b...read more

by Kory Ross

Intimidation of ex-boyfriends occurs for one main reason. That reason is that there was something there between your girlfriend, and the ex-boyfriend. So guys tend to keep that stuck in the back of there minds. Just the id...read more

by Leticia Gonzalez

i believe that the reason that your boyfriend is so intimidated by your ex boyfriend is because they feel insecure. They believe that you are going to leave them and go back with your ex. They also try so hard to be like t...read more

by Scott Heritage

There are plenty of good reasons why a woman's ex will intimidate and anger a man, (from a mans perspective). Firstly there is the perception that the ex has something you don't, or can do something better than you, howe...read more

by Sonja Barkley

this was my exact situation. Okay I was the bad girl, I had a boyfriend, a very good boyfriend, treated me good, I had no complaints. I met a guy, a funny guy, he rocked my world., but I had a boyfriend, so I broke up with...read more

by Deneen Briddell

TALKING ABOUT AN EX IS A SURE WAY TO MAKE YOUR MAN'S BLOOD BOIL... Why is it that some men get so upset when you mention an ex-boyfriend? Could it be that they have some insecurities within themselves? I don't...read more

by Aster C. Lilly

When I first start dating a new girl, and she brings up the topic of ex-boyfriends, there's a little insecure part of my brain that goes: "She liked him better than you. He had a better job. He had better hair and bet...read more

by Julie Johnson

Why are men so intimidated by ex-boyfriends? I think all men fear the ex because maybe hes afraid of losing somebody he could possibly spend the rest of his life with. Some men do think about their girlfriends and if ...read more

by Calitchi Melendez

Talking about an ex. It should not be a reason for any man's blood to boil. I have had my experiences with selfish, insecure men and they all act the same when you talk about an ex. The man that is with you should be able ...read more

by Glia

Men go into a new relationship wanting to impress the girl as much as possible. Do do this, he must be somewhat free from 'threats', in other words, anyone or anything that when around you and the new boyfriend, might ca...read more

by moonangel

I went out with a man for years who felt constantly threatened over an ex. this was due to one sentence i said when we were friends prior to dating.( yes it was sexual).I really wish i hadnt, as it become a real problem t...read more