Am I pathetic for being upset over bf liking photos of women on Instagram

[Lucymek]

Just that really.

My friend told me my bf has liked around five six
Pics this year of women (the same women) from our area on Instagram.

It has annoyed me.

Just to confirm I don't have Instagram and I don't like photos so there are no pics of us on his page which I don't care about.

Pretty much, although I'd say a bit silly rather than pathetic. Also why would your 'friend' tell you this? Just drop it an move on, it means nothing.

Are they his friends in real life?

If he's doing it because he is friends with them, fine.

If he doesn't even know them and it's because he thinks they're attractive then I would not be OK with that.

Do you have 2 threads on the go?

Does he know her?

I guess it depends on what the pictures are like? If it's more because he finds her attractive I probably wouldn't be ok with this.

No this is my only thread.

Can you link me the other please. May be good for me to see.

He knows one of them and the other two are just pretty girls from our area.

Just to clarify they are not photos of her with her granny or photos of her before church.

The pics are dressed up before nights out etc.

He knows I know.

Not on liking photos of women he doesn’t know. Better - slightly - liking photos of women he does know.

But does he like lots of other pics too, or just bikini ones??

And why did your friend tell you? What’s her motive?

Sorry - no idea where I got the bikini from! Ignore that.

I think its worse if hes after attractive women you know.

I wouldn't like it. It's embarrassing.

I also think it's a bit weird.

I wouldnt like it and id tell him as much
Or you could tit for tat and start liking muscly mens pics

I think that would be a red flag... At least IME

Liking a picture on Instagram really doesn't mean anything. I suggest you download instagram yourself to see what its like; its all pictures and the whole purpose is liking pictures. I'm sure I've liked pictures of hot men on there, my partner isn't bothered.

As long as he's not arranging to meet them or flirting then its fine

It doesn't mean anything. However I had the same issue with my partner early on in our relationship and I found it embarrasing. I didn't want people thinking he was a creep! He is a serial 'liker' though and will like everything from photos of peoples cats to what they are having for dinner. He has (afaik) stopped the liking of stuff that I think is inappropriate but still likes everything else under the sun. I just roll my eyes and move on!
Your friend sounds a bit of a stirrer imho.

It shows he's admiring someone else basically and I wouldn't be on board with it ...,I would say ( in a non confrontational way) , that doesn't make you feel comfortable . It invites too many issues. If you were to start liking local guys pics then I'm sure these men may message you direct and try to engage convo as they think you're interested ...not everyone just takes a like as "just a like"