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Basically we have been dating for 9 months now. We hang out 3-5 times a week, and I stay over there when we do. We are on each others social media, and have met most of each others friends/family. I have met a few people he works with, however he never invites me to work events like dinners, holiday parties, etc. This weekend there is a work event at a place I frequent, but he basically told me he doesn't want me to go.

He said he just wants to be in and out, and me being there will prolong the time he has to spend there. He also told me that he doesn't like his co-workers enough to introduce me/subject me to them because they're all "jerks" (he primarily works with males in a sales atmosphere). We had this same disconnect with his company Christmas party. 

In general he is a pretty private person, and is pretty socially awkward. He would rather hang just the two of us or in small groups. I am a social butterfly who would love to go and chat with his colleagues, whereas that would be his nightmare if the tables were turned. 

I tried to tell him that it hurts my feelings, makes me feel like he is embarrassed by me, and he just doesn't seem to understand. He thinks I am being ridiculous and was quick to point out that we spend a lot of time together- this shouldn't be a big deal. Why do you think he doesn't want me there, and how can I convey to him how I feel without putting him on the defense?
<bot>: Boyfriend is very private about work and doesn't invite me to work events where SO's are welcome. It hurts my feelings.