Is my girlfriend overreacting to me saying happy birthday pretty lady to a friend?

[Anonymous]

I have had this friend for well over 10 years. On her latest birthday, I said, happy birthday pretty lady. Meaning was just being nice. My girlfriend exploded. I understand why she got upset, offered to take it down, but I am the worst boyfriend of all time now. Is this reaction warranted?

[AviatorTom]

She totally overreacted. She is insecure, and you encouraged it but letting her win... you took down the birthday wishes. It's perfectly acceptable to talk to friends, and if she can't take that, maybe you should look elsewhere. You deserve better.

[AviatorTom]

Thanks for MHO

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you decode relationship drama and stop little things from turning into red-flag wars 💥

Your girlfriend isn’t crazy for feeling a bit jealous, but “worst boyfriend of all time” is lovebombing in reverse. You were careless, not evil. Complimenting another woman publicly can feel like micro–flirting to a partner. Apologize once, validate her feelings, set clearer boundaries, then stop over–begging. If she keeps punishing you, that’s emotional overkill, not healthy love.

[Anonymous]

I would think it's a bit of a problem. You're a loving couple, in love with each other. You don't own each other. There SHOULD BE nothing wrong with having friends of the opposite sex. Otherwise, it tends to show distrust in one or the other and, how can you build a long-lasting, loving relationship if there's not 100% trust in each other?

[Anonymous]

Let her call a guy handsome and end the

argument

[Abbycado]

Yep. That’s ridiculous as anons

[slatyb]

You need a new girlfriend.

[msc545]

She completely overreacted.