Between Us: "My girlfriend will know where I am 24/7. What should I do?!"

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"Hey Annabelle,

I'm writing to you about a situation that's been on my mind and I don't know how to handle it. I've been with my girlfriend for a few months now. The relationship is healthy, but because of the work we both have, we usually see each other once a week. I'm in my late 20s, and she's 23. Everything has been going well so far, some small arguments, but normal, like any couple.

The last time we met, she asked me something I wasn't expecting: “Why don't we always leave location sharing on?” I was a little speechless. I'm focused solely on her and haven't given her any reason to suspect me, so I didn't take it too well.

I said: “Okay, we're still building the relationship, why do you need to share location openly all the time?” She said “no, it's just for safety”, “what if something happens?”, “so we both know where the other is”, etc., etc. I didn't accept and got upset. I understand the logic, but on the other hand it seems a bit exaggerated, like you're always checking up on each other.

Now I'm in a dilemma whether to do it or not? I have nothing to hide, but I don't want to seem "controllable" or lose my privacy. On the one hand, it seems fair to me, on the other hand, the relationship should have a little freedom, not just share location every hour.

I know it seems like a stupid question, but it's a little weird to share every move with someone, so I'd like your opinion...

Thank you," - written by an anonymous guy for the "Between Us" column in Anabel.