The Girlfriend Bag Theory: Signs He Doesn’t Want a Relationship

If you are backing a weekend bag every time you go visit your boyfriend, stop packing the bag and start making a drawer. Let's talk about how this can save your relationship, your time and move things along.
What is The Girlfriend Bag Theory?
It is the idea that when a girlfriend is constantly packing a weekend bag to stay at her partner’s place, it reflects an unbalanced dynamic in the relationship. She’s always adjusting to his terms-his space, his schedule-while potentially losing a sense of control or input in the relationship.
This "theory" suggests that instead of bringing a bag each time, she should claim a drawer, a shelf, or even just a little space of her own. It’s not just about convenience; it’s a small but meaningful step to see if the relationship is moving forward and if both partners are on the same page about commitment.
It’s also a way to test the balance in the relationship.

[@VictoriaGiddings]

He keeps telling me I need to start leaving things at his place. This is pushing me to do so lol.

[@K82vids]

My SO kept telling me to leave things at his house. Every other time I've moved in with someone I've lost half my life's belongings. I don't want to keep losing myself because I let someone in again. 😢

[@thejoeykidney]

I think that’s a really good sign

[@thejoeykidney]

how will you know when it’s the right time and you won’t be losing your things?

[@Aetirnel]

“I think every guy’s skincare routine is just water?”
I didn’t expect to be attacked this morning 😆

[@MunasheMitchelMatambo]

Never play house, period 💯

[@thejoeykidney]

When do you know when it’s right to play house?

[@MunasheMitchelMatambo]

@thejoeykidney well i am from Zimbabwe, and the culture is very different from the American culture. Even though there are still so many people playing house, it's never a good idea ..... I have or had a boyfriend, and we live like 15 minutes away from each other, and we were cool for a minute, (3 months) started talking about marriage, until he then suggested that I do his laundry but not openly. I encouraged him to get someone to regularly come and help him, and he response was okay, Bae, but he went on to find himself a new Bae who could actually play house. I live in a society where women think that getting the guy, having a house, and kids will fulfil oneself only to find out later on that's not it and women are very desperate for marriage. Men have now started using the word marriage for their own selfish need, and when they no longer want you, it's another story, Joey. If he loved me, he could have found a way to tell me why it was important for me to do his laundry rather than replace me. I saw a podcast with this famous divorce lawyer James Sexton said (might be not his exact words) a woman lost thousands of dollars in financial support from her boyfriend because she thought that was the most low-end job (doing his laundry) but the boyfriend had said he is willing to do much for her if only she did his laundry. That's communication and probably his love language, but the matter here is he would have found another rich woman like he was and someone to do his laundry, but he loved her and made it known. It's that simply, so the right time to play house is when that little voice in your head tells you it is safe to do so, and he is also into it as if it's a lifelong relationship

[@MunasheMitchelMatambo]

When that little voice in your head tells you to

[@SingalingTessla]

Oh I bring a bag because we are long distance 😭😭

[@thejoeykidney]

odds you move ? 😳