Is it bad that I like when my wife is slightly possessive and territorial?

[worldscolide]

Cause i kinda like it.

[MontBlanc]

It’s not inherently bad.

A little possessiveness can feel flattering, it can signal desire, attachment, and that your partner values the connection.

For some people, that energy adds intensity and reassurance.

The key is whether it stays healthy.
If it’s playful or expressed through communication, that’s one thing.

If it turns into control, jealousy, or restriction, that’s when it becomes a problem.

Enjoying feeling wanted isn’t the issue.
It only becomes unhealthy if it limits trust or autonomy.

[Pointlesslife82]

As long as it doesn't blend into extreme jealousy, i see no issues with it.

[BCRanger10]

Slightly? I don't see a big problem. Just don't go too crazy with those feelings.

[BCRanger10]

Thank you for MHO 🙌

[worldscolide]

Welcome sir

[worldscolide]

The trigger for this question, we were at a Christmas party, some lady chose to start chatting me up, I basically politely responded, mostly one word replies, because I'm not going to tell her to stop talking or to get away from me, I made a huge point of showing my wedding band, I acted polite yet disinterested. Wife comes back from the bathroom, sees this, steps up to me, puts her arms around me possessively, kisses me, and says "by the way I'm his wife", and the lady looked angry, and we stepped away.

Wife was not mad at me, she knows I don't flirt with anyone. I take my vows seriously. When she asked what happened, I told her, and I told her how annoying she was. We went home.

It made me feel desired. And I'm glad she intervened, otherwise I'd have had to find a way to politely end the convo.

[Clyde_123]

Nope. At least you know you are only guy in her life.

[sage2021]

Nah! I think 🤔 it's a good thing!

[dudeinohio]

not at all