Men uncomfortable when partner maintains friendships statement FCT police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has shed light on a common but often overlooked issue in personal relationships — namely why some men feel uncomfortable when their partners maintain friendships. In a candid post on social media, SP Josephine Adeh asked whether fear, insecurity or blurred boundaries might be at the root of these feelings. She explained that while friendships are healthy for all individuals, when a partner sees these friendships as a threat it may point to unresolved issues about trust, jealousy or the meaning of commitment.
Adeh noted that many complaints the command receives relate not only to infidelity but to the emotional strain caused by one partner feeling their spouse’s friendship undermines the relationship. She suggested that open communication, agreed-upon boundaries and mutual respect play a critical role in countering such discomfort. According to her, the question is not about the right to maintain friendships but about how those friendships are perceived and how they affect both parties in the partnership.
Her advice further emphasised that a healthy relationship does not mean severing all outside connections, but navigating friendships in ways that honour the primary commitment. She urged couples to reflect on whether discomfort arises from actual threats or from personal insecurities that may need attention. By doing this, she argued, partners can use these moments as opportunities for growth rather than grounds for conflict.
