Hi April,
I’m Joshua 25 and I’ve been dating this girl for about four months. Things are going well most of the time but she keeps bringing up her ex boyfriend and I’m not comfortable with those conversations. and sometimes I notice her texting or being secretive with her phone. I don’t wanna be controlling but I also wanna make sure I’m not ignoring possible red flags.
I really care about her but I also need to feel secure in the relationship. How do you even handle something like this, where you’re not sure if your partner’s still in touch with an ex, without creating tension or looking paranoid? Are there signs that show if it’s harmless or something to worry about?