Is there a such thing as "Marking territory"?

This topic was created in the Relationships forum by Brickhouse27 on Thursday, March 7, 2019 and has 13 replies.

Understanding the Concept of Marking Territory in Human Behavior

Marking territory is a behavior often observed in animals to establish boundaries and assert dominance. In humans, it can relate to personal space, possessions, or social signals. While not as literal as in animals, humans may also display behaviors that signal ownership or status in social groups.

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@Gemitati
11 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by xXxBitcheroniiiXxX

Yeah and I think it's sexy depending on how it's done.

Trying to kiss me, grabbing/slapping my ass, getting aggressive or passive aggressive, to "mark territory" is vile and I don't like it. I'll check that shit.

Innocent stuff like whispering "all eyes on you, I don't blame them" and smiling is sweet and doesn't reflect insecurity but rather says "I know other people want you but I don't have to worry because I know you're mine".

Is he grabbing slapping in public?

Otherwise no one knows he is marking anything...right?

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@Aju
9 Years1,000+ Posts

could this be a sign of insecurity though?

My brother gave me this look when him and his girlfriend

came close as if to say "back off".. lol.uh....

It was cute. Im not the type to take someone who's taken

let alone from my brother. Why do this if they "want" to be with you..

doesn't matter what the others want

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@Noaddic
7 Years

Haha. I always used to laugh about those over-the-top 'alpha' guys in class who would come in and throw their stuff down like they owned the fucking room.

Humans are animals, but the balance between human and animal is off sometimes. *grain of salt should be taken*

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@TheSag
9 Years1,000+ Posts

Whenever I go to church and a bunch of pastors are about to hit on one of the nuns I am praying with, I stay cool, unaffected and give vibes of nonchalance, just like this alpha pisces moon lion here impressing his nun.

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@saggurl88
13 Years25,000+ Posts

I like the man being territorial of me. I can be sometimes, but usually just when I grab his ass while I'm kissing him hello or goodbye.

If I'm somewhere with my man and someone else tries to come up and talk with me, I will go stand by my man and let him start talking to the guy instead.