Value personal space
This concept is real and should be respected. Women and men often have different takes on “personal space.” Women typically get together to chat and socialize, while men often enjoy their alone time. But this doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to be close to you. The same goes for hanging out with friends.
On the other hand, this can be suffocating if one person will not let you out of their sight. In fact, this kind of thing, no matter who does it, leads very quickly to a break-up. A relationship isn’t about two people merging into one; it’s about enjoying a journey together as individuals who need their own space.