You probably have male friends that you really appreciate, and you should be able to express those feelings of appreciation to your partner. But it's also important to be aware of your partner's insecurities. That way, you can decide how to talk about your guy friend in a way that makes both of you feel good.
Caleb Backe, life coach and health and wellness expert for Maple Holistics, told me, "As mature and capable as a partner might seem, it is all too possible that hearing about your fondness for a platonic friend is making him insecure. Men are competitive by nature, and inviting the comparison between him and someone who could in theory represent romantic competition will likely make him feel insecure."
He added, "In order to make him feel more secure, follow up your mention of a guy-friend by subtly reminding him how happy you are with him to counteract any potential negative feelings."
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