I think men in FWB situations expect women to be more emotionally involved than they are themselves. I guess he felt that you were more romantically attached to him than you really were. That can be quite a blow to a male ego.
I think it's funny really, that if a women were to push for boundaries in a FWB situation, she is "overbearing" or "getting too attached", but as soon as there is evidence that the woman is just as free about pursuing other relationships - the situation is changed. Some men are just territorial. Some guys get complacent; it never occurs to them that you would want anything more than what they offer.
Who knows if he's getting serious, it could be that he doesn't like sharing what he claims as his - no matter what the rules were before. I think you need to determine if he's upset because of how it makes him feel to "share" or if he genuinely wants you guys to be exclusive. Make sure his feelings are about you and not just him before you rethink the dynamics of what you have.
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Look a lot of guys don't know that girls can be FWB just like guys can. Some guys think that when it's FWB, the guy will see other people if the want, but the girl will just sit there waiting in between when the guy comes and goes. I suggest that you remind him of the fact that he wanted it to just be casual with no seriousness. Suggest the "Talk" if you would like something more, if not, then tell him that you just want to keep thing casual.
0 0 0 0His feelings shouldn't even come into the equation, he was wrong for checking your private messages when you weren't around. Plus if he did want to get serious, he should have said that from the start instead of going the "FWB" route. This is why honesty is important.
0 0 0 0So do you think he really wants something serious?
I do tend to believe that, given his reaction of jealousy when examining your text messages.
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0 2Is it really all that shocking that someone who said they didn't want anything serious in the begging later wants more from the relationship? People change, their feelings grow, and their outlook of life is always evolving. Serious relationship or not, invariably, jealousy is exhibited in one form or another.
0 0 0 0FWBs don't get to check texts. Only boyfriends get boyfriend privileges.
P.S.: They don't get to be jealous, either.0 0 0 0
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