Asking Eric: Am I being too sensitive when I ask girlfriend to stop making jokes about my body?

R. Eric Thomas provides guidance to individuals struggling with partners who make repetitive jokes about their bodies, specifically regarding nipples. These men seek practical ways to stop the humor as it has become tiresome and irritating. Additionally, Miss Manners, Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin, and Jacobina Martin address a separate query concerning whether a girlfriend is being overly sensitive when her partner mentions previous exes, offering professional advice on navigating these interpersonal relationship conflicts.