Men have a psychological need to show off their courage and strength. When he sees you talking to another guy, that instinct kicks in and he jumps to protect you and prove he's worthy of your love.
Helen FisherBoth sexes like the exercise and challenge of sports, but for men it's also a basic display behavior for impressing and winning a mate.
Helen FisherRomantic love is an obsession. It possesses you. You lose your sense of self. You canโt stop thinking about another human being.
Helen Fisher