Why was my boyfriend more romantic with his exes?

Anonymous
He is currently 24. Before me, the last time he had a girlfriend, he was around 20/21. I am currently 20 years old.

Sometimes he tells me stories, or I'd even see on social media, that he was more elaborate in his love. He'd post pictures of his ex girlfriend, or pictures of him with his exes/girls he dated.

He'd comment on their photos telling them they look pretty.

He told me how he once got a girl a rose and chocolates for Valentine's Day.
I didn't get anything. I didn't want anything, except to go out and have quality time.
He bought drake tickets for him and his ex.
He'd take pictures with them, and tell them they're pretty, and beautiful. He'd show more pda with them too.

He told me how his last ex kind of played with him, and he said that changed him a little in relationships.

But I have never played with him, and have told him straight up what I need to feel appreciated and loved by him.

He recently posted a photo of us on his twitter, and I was surprised he even took that photo with me.

He never takes pictures with me. My friends always try and get us to take photos together, but he's always weird and awkward about it.

I'm his girlfriend, what's wrong with taking a photo with me?
Why was my boyfriend more romantic with his exes?
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