<human>: I've been seeing this guy for 7 months. At the beginning we kept it really quiet because we worked together (we don't anymore) but starting the very end of November we made it official. 

He is from New York but we met in California,  which is where we both reside now. His direct family knows about me, according to what I have heard and those who I have met personally, but he is very particular about what photos of the two of us he approves on social media to be seen by his friends list. 

Before he left NY he was engaged to a girl from a sister sorority and she ended up cheating on him, so I understand that he may not trust women. Or even, may understand his family's distrust of women he dates? If that's a possibility.. 

Regardless, I, given my own past relationship experiences and personal insecurities, can't help but think he is hiding our relationship from his across-country friends because he is embarrassed of being with me.

He is very shy and has been cheated on in the last two serious relationships he has had. I have tried to address his sexual "downfalls," for lack of a better term, very politely and he seems to appreciate the guidance, but what can I do from here? Any ideas as to why he wont admit exclusivity? I feel that I have been very patient and understanding but we are approaching 7months and nothing has changed. Am I paranoid?

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<bot>: my cross-country boyfriend of almost 7 months refuses to admit our exclusivity on social media. Am I overreacting?