Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Signs Your Boyfriend Is Possessive Rather Than Jealous A little jealousy can be a good thing. Small doses of jealousy can be flattering, but there is a point where jealousy is no longer flattering and can even become dangerous. Here are 4 ways that jealousy has turned into something more troublesome. ADVERTISEMENT 1. He doesn't want you to talk to other guys ever Your boyfriend is possessive if he expects you to avoid talking to or looking at men in all circumstances. He thinks it's perfectly acceptable to make this kind of request simply because he's your boyfriend. ADVERTISEMENT A boyfriend who is only a little jealous might be upset when other guys give you attention, but he would not accuse you of cheating or flirting back. The possessive boyfriend will believe that he has the right to tell you who you can and