a student asked

is my boyfriend controlling?

i’m not allowed to have sleepovers with friends anymore because he’s uncomfortable with me sleeping beside someone else, even when it’s my best friend, who is a girl.

a college girl answered

I would say this is definitely not a normal request. It is 100% fair to set boundaries, but this is worth having a conversation with him about where his worries come from.

Often, if you give him the chance to explain why he doesn’t want you to have sleepovers, you’ll find his actual motivations lie elsewhere. Hear him out, but use your best judgment as to whether he’s genuinely looking out for you or simply insecure.

asked in february 2026 and answered in the app by a college girl on our team. names removed, lightly edited for clarity. one girl’s honest take, not professional counseling.

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