Why does my boyfriend hold my neck when we're walking?

Pls explain why my boyfriend likes to hold/grip my neck while we walk. He doesn't hurt me, and I don't mind it; but I find it a bit odd. Is this normal? Do you guys do this for a reason? He is an alpha male btw if dominance has to do with anything. Otherwise he is very sweet and good to me.

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  • sillygirl77

    I have never heard of holding a neck while walking. It sounds very abnormal to me. Why don't you ask him?

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  • mysistersshadow

    Not that odd hes just holding and controlling you and showing his ownership.

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    • Burmashave

      Yes in tHe same way a person has ownership of a dog.
      That sounds messed up

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      • mysistersshadow

        As hard as it may be to believe some women like that kind of dynamic. As long as everyone is consenting and happy with the arrangement I don't see a problem.

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    • pseudologian

      Is that really the probable cause? I guess it probably is knowing that he's a dominant person. Sometimes he massages my neck while he holds it with one hand. He says he's "practicing"... But idk.

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      • RoseIsabella

        Practicing for what I would ask.

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        • pseudologian

          Massaging apparently.

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          • BlackyHancock

            massaging his own ego?

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            • RoseIsabella

              Yeah, I think my natural instinct would be to crush an ego like that one.

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            • pseudologian

              Possibly. Haha

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          • RoseIsabella

            Is that what he said?

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            • pseudologian

              Yup. Not sure if it's an excuse for dominance or possibly even an aphyxiation or neck fetish.

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      • Burmashave

        Thats not a good sign for your relationship. I've never heard of someone doing that.

        Bit hard to tell from your post, but if he's like some guys that like to act super dominant, they're actually super insecure deep down and will therefore want to control every single aspect of the relationship.

        The moment you step out of line, want your freedom, challenge his authority etc, that hand on your neck will progress to 2 hands choking the life out of you. Get out while you can.

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        • pseudologian

          He's really good to me, it's just something very new. I find it comforting when he does it, but I've just never seen it before. I'll definitely ask him more about it next time. But I do think he just likes showing that he's physically stronger than me despite me also being a strong woman.

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  • (s)aint

    I´m into BDSM and that sounds hot as fuck.

    Besides that, you don´t have to accept it. in fact I advice you to tell him to quit it and see how he reacts.
    if he gets mad, RUN.

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    • pseudologian

      Yeah I'm into it as well. Can't tell if he's trying to protect me or dominate me. Haha

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  • Rusty-Rider

    He's just making sure your head doesn't fall off if you hit a bump.
    :0)

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  • RoseIsabella

    If I were you I'd ask him some questions.

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  • Tealights

    Sounds like he's showing off his ownership of you. It is odd, it as long as he treats you with respect, I guess it's okay.

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  • Dot123

    Normal for a dom. Lots sub women like to be choked be their daddy.

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  • OhIsee

    Flight risk

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  • Afroking89

    because he is your pimp

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  • ........

    Yeah. that is not normal. Sure he is holding your neck
    he could be grooming you for sex. It sounds like he
    just wants to use you for his own sexual well being.

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    • pseudologian

      Grooming me for sex?..

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      • ........

        Yeah, He is holding your neck or rubbing your neck
        where your back meets does make it seem he is
        grooming you for sex.

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        • pseudologian

          What does it mean and how is holding my neck grooming me for sex

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          • ........

            Grooming- Is little ways of getting a
            girl in the mood to have sex with her
            they can do it verbally too i knew a
            girl who had spots on her neck if they
            were touched she get turned on but i
            never acted out with her cause i like
            to put limits to things with female
            friends as well if i had a girlfriend.

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            • pseudologian

              Oh what. Is this something all guys know about and try to do (the vast majority)?

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  • jethro

    Are you from Texas or the south?

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    • pseudologian

      Nah I'm a yankee

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      • RoseIsabella

        Is this guy a Guido?

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        • Ellenna

          What is that exactly?

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          • RoseIsabella

            https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guido_(slang)

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    • RoseIsabella

      Hey, I'm a proud Southern woman living near Houston with my long, tall Texan! What exactly are you insinuating?

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      • jethro

        I have family in Texas so don't get your panties all in a wad. Southern men, and more so in Texas, hold their girls neck when they are out and about. It is more comfortable to do that and it provides a quick means of protection should the need arise. It is easier to block an attacker or to shove your woman out of danger if you are not tangled up around their waist or holding their hand, which might have a death grip on your hand in an emergency. It is also a more masculine way to show affection and connection than holding hands. Like John Travolta danced in the Urban Cowboy. That is why I asked if she was a Texan or a southern belle.

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        • pseudologian

          Ah I see. Is that behavior really common down there? Or is it still considered unusual

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          • jethro

            It depends on the cowboy. Some ride bulls and some ride broncs. But they are still both cowboys.

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        • RoseIsabella

          That hasn't been my experience. It probably depends on the guy. Maybe the über redneck types do that more?

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