It's Me, Tinx It's Me, Tinx Live: He Won't Let Her Go to the Bar with Her Single Friends
Nov 17, 2025
Brittany, a caller navigating a flirtatious gym relationship, shares her experience with a guy who turned out to have a girlfriend. Tinx dives into the sketchy dynamics of flirting while someone is taken, urging Brittany to maintain a polite distance. The discussion also explores issues of control in relationships, as another caller reveals her friend’s husband forbidding her from going out. Tinx offers advice on how to confront such situations gently and the importance of addressing concerns without conflict.
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Anxiety Before Plans Signals Trouble
- Sudden anxiety and increasing avoidance before an event can signal deeper controlling dynamics at home.
- Small behavioral changes often reveal larger relationship problems that friends should notice and address.
Address Controlling Partner Behavior Directly
- Call your friend calmly and express concern rather than anger about their suddenly controlling spouse.
- Ask direct questions like "what is really going on?" and offer support while protecting your own boundaries.
Treat Passive Withdrawal As A Disqualifier
- If someone withdraws from dating, treat it as a clear disqualifier and stop chasing them.
- Reframe rejection as their decision and preserve your energy for people who actively choose you.