Is it normal that i'm embarrassed to talk about my girlfriend?

I feel like this, the thought of people knowing i had an s/o was so embarrassing to me that i never got one..:S
but yeah, if you want to keep things private i dont see a problem with that... although honestly how would people know whether she had a promiscuous past?

All you have to say is "Our relationship doesn't exist solely based upon your approval of it. We're happy. If you don't like it don't talk about it."

This is perfectly normal, trust me. I suffer from anxeity disorder, and I remember when I was 10 years old and I had my first actual relationship where I loved them; this is good however Id get so anxious over it. I wasn't even able to say I love you without whispering even when we were alone, I was afraid someone would hear.

What helped me was age, as I got older that helped it get easier but also a major thing that helped was to think about that person and that person only, that helped me stop fearing what others where thinking when she wasn't the subject. What helps the anxiety of what others think is to just talk about it and pretend if they say anything that embarrasses you for example, "You two are really cute together cute" just go with it. Eventually you will get more used to talking about it, just never let people know it gets to you or they'll hold it against you.

Sounds like you just don't want to 'potentially' ruin a really good thing. Just do what is best for you and don't stress

i don't get why certain people don't want people to know who they are dating, it makes it seem people like that are not all in for the relationship. if you keep worrying about what other people think you're going to have a long stressful life. the only person doing the massive amount of thinking is you. truth be told, not many people even care.

To be honest, if you cannot admit to her being your girlfriend publicly, what is going to question her consciousness if she were to meet someone attractive from cheating on you?

She'll bitterly do it out of habit and resentment for your attitude.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to keep your private life private.

It is nobody's business but yours and your partner's.

Honestly if you like her then others' opinions should not matter, in time they will accept her too if she's really changed. Can't change other peoples' perceptions. You can be her best propagandist.

dude, seriously? Are you the guy here?

Are you a girl - girl couple?

I was hesitant to announce that I was dating my husband. We worked together and the social atmosphere of the job was a pret typical big deal. One day a friend who was kind of like a mentor gave me a sly wink and said something to the effect of "makes sense." I knew I shouldn't care, but it meant a lot to me. It melted my reservations and everyone agreed, we made a good couple. And 14 years later we are still here.

Try not to be too concerned about what others think. You may miss out on some wonderful momenrs..

Aw sometimes I get self conscious about a partner - I think it's something to do about having attention focused on both of us and being worried what people think, but that's just temporary