Why would a man be pissed off that his ex girlfriend is with someone else now even though he’s been with someone new for almost a year?

[Anonymous]

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[boggboss]

Because he enjoyed knowing she hadn't moved on

[Asker]

Why, so he could go back to her?

[boggboss]

No because it was a ego boost for him

[Asker]

It’s possible that’s true too. But something tells me there’s a bit more to it than that. If you really don’t have feelings for someone then you don’t care at all, I’m the slightest, you’re actually glad to be rid of them.

[Asker]

Especially as he’s with someone else, surely he’s getting the ego boost there anyway.

[boggboss]

No thats nit true lol many people and guys love knowing any women likes them even if they have absolutely no intention of doing somthing with them why do u think so many people flirt for fun they enjoy that interaction

[Asker]

That’s different, it’s not with an ex. I’ve been reading up on some psychology and what you describe sounds more narcissistic and to do with abandonment/commitment issues.

[Asker]

You can feel jealous or whatever but not annoyed to that degree for an ego boost when you have a new partner, that surely can’t be normal. There’s some ulterior motive there whether the person is emotionally aware of it or not.

[boggboss]

I woudlnt say it is inherently narcissistic but then again the word gets thrown out too much these days to have a proper understanding of it if from what u believe their is more to it then fair enough

[Jmmmfi4]

Because she shouldn't move on obviously

[Asker]

Why? I already know the obvious part