I think it’s primarily due to competition. I experience this on a personal level. I was with a boy and he had a girl best friend. She never had any romantic interest in him, until he got with me. I think when she saw that he was desirable, she wanted to try to take him from me in order to feel better than me. But I just broke up with him before that could happen lol.

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because having a romantic partner usually means that you're not a psycho lol

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I have also experienced this when I have had a boyfriend and more guys flirt with me. It might have something to do with confidence. When you’re in a relationship you come off as more relaxed as you’re not (or shouldn’t be) trying to get a partner. This can seem more attractive

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or maybe they’re not hitting on you exactly. i know sometimes i feel more comfortable being myself and friendly if the guy has a girlfriend because it feels safe and i know he won’t hit on me or take anything as more than it is 🧍‍♀️ on the other hand some girls have told me guys act more normal when they have a girlfriend and they are easier to like. It’s like how guys who have older sisters also have the same vibe that’s easy to gel with

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I wonder too /m

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It’s called mate choice copying

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if they know you're in a relationship and still hit on you then like 3 said i think most people do it for the competition. it's like a superiority thing, they want a challenge or smt they can't have. if it's by random people who don't know, it's probably from the confidence and if they're loyal theyre usually calmer and easier to talk to. btw this^^ is in general, not specified to any gender. also i'm not 100% sure but that's what i learned in my competition class...

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Because they’re cunts

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