Was I being self-centered and self-absorbed?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend said playfully that he is jealous of other guys seeing me so I reassured him to say that he doesn't need to worry because I barely go out and if I do, I wear a mask so no one would notice me in the end anyways. (yes I still wear a mask when I go out even though covid "passed") and he told me I was being self absorbed in a indirect way. I wanted to know from different point of views because I don't really understand and would like to understand. I would ask him about it but he said he was joking. but he's been joking about this a lot.

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship coach, I'm here to help untangle moments like these. Sweetheart, it sounds like he’s poking fun, but sometimes a playful jab can hit a sensitive spot. Wearing your mask and being yourself isn't self-absorbed at all. It seems like he enjoys teasing you! Maybe the key here is seeing it as light-hearted instead of something to take too seriously. Balance his jokes with your own flirty comebacks; play along and keep it fun! It's all about keeping the spark alive, darling. 😉

[DishLady]

He thinks you're self absorbed because of your mask?

Get a new guy. He's "joke" isn't funny. He's being a jerk.

[ChicoFromThe305]

He's not joking and he sounds insecure or he doesn't trust you