I have a best friend I love very dearly, she lives with my grandparents, mother, and I, and moved across the country with us 2 years ago. I struggle beyond belief whenever she starts dating or hooking up. When she was in a relationship for a little over a year with an extremely toxic man, we became extremely distant. She would spend the night at his house every night and was about to move in with him as well. Thankfully she ended it, after a long and very painful and damaging relationship. But now she’s going on dates occasionally with men and I can’t help but feel so angry and upset and hurt. I just hate the idea of her being with other people, because then that’s the only person she talks to and hangs out with. I don’t know if this is from underlying feelings, normal jealousy, an unhealthy dependence on her, or that crushing and debilitating fear of being lonely or if it’s some awful amalgamation but I would love advice. If you’ve experienced the same thing or had a similar experience, please let me know how you dealt with it! I know realistically every man is not horrible for her to be with, but I can’t help but search for anything wrong with them to try and deter my friend. Sorry if this is confusing, I don’t post a lot. If you have questions, lmk and I’ll try to answer!