My boyfriend wants to keep having conversations with his past sexual partners that he claims are only friends. Is this a red flag?
Everyone is different in how they handle past partners and so where some people cut them out of their lives, others can stay friends. There is nothing wrong with either approach. The challenge comes when secrecy starts, so if he’s open and happy to share what’s going on with his past partners with you, usually that doesn’t highlight any particular concerns.
Also, remember he broke up with those past partners for a reason, and instead focus on what your current relationship brings to both you and him. When was the last time you had a check-in catchup together? If it’s something you do every week, then that’s great news, but if it’s something you haven’t done for a while, you might want to consider restarting it.
Most issues within couples don’t usually come from the outside but from within each individual or the couple. So, check in with how things are going for each other and make sure both your needs are met. With fulfillment and open communication, there will never be anything to worry about.