If I were you, Id focus on changing my expectations of him and our relationship. If he thinks he is suffering from hereditary depression then he needs to be diagnosed. "From birth, we're on our family's 'team' [so] when a rift occurs between a romantic partner and the family, it can be damaging for all involved," says Amica Graber, a relationship expert for the background-checking site TruthFinder. After I broke up with him, everybody told me that they're surprised I had the ability to be happy!!! A controlling boyfriend, however, always has a way of making you feel like you aren't good enough. We're going to remove ourselves from the situation to calm down. My Ex Wants To Get Back Together. jwrunner81 He's a lovely, generous, friendly guy. Where do you see yourself living and dying? Of course, he doesn't have to be TOO optimistic, because that can become annoying or even dangerous in situations like "Hmmm out of condoms. I'm not making this about me like your BF but it used to happen the EXACT same way with my ex. When you are ready to talk to me again, give me a call. Are you hesitant to be honest with your boyfriend? It just hurts, because we are both seniors and just want acceptance. Your man's low self-esteem can manifest in a variety of ways. Then it was all about me "begging him" for forgiveness - which I had no intention of doing. Often times, women say they want their husbands to stand up for them. And today, I snapped - and that's exactly what I said to him. In the end my boyfriends family will prevail because he wont defend me. Adolescent Crushes. You can't force your boyfriend to stand up for you, or guilt him into protecting you. You and he may get back together if its right for both of you.and if its not right, then you wont reconnect. My boyfriend wants his friend, should we break up. The goal here, is he needs to be able to assert himself, and to be free to choose. He was going to a 21st party, I asked him not to drink too much, because he gets affectionate when drunkand he got drunk and ended up kissing a girl he'd never met before.which he only 'found out' when he got a message from a friend asking, "I heard you made out with --- on the weekend. and shes is miserable. Dear Wendy: This is my input from my understanding of the situation: 1. He told me I was hurting his feelings by things I had said, I apologized and we were able to move on and I learned. And he does not stand up for you, not even thn. By staying silent, he backstabbsd you. The relationship dynamics can change, but change requires willingness and self-awareness. Im in a amazing relationship with my boyfriend. He Plants Seeds of Doubt. When you are focussing on a problem that you may have you aren't focussing on him so he makes it about him. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts And will then, halfway through said activity/meal/film, will admit that he really felt like something else. He told me that I should just ignore it. But I don't know if this is something that's solvable, because there's nothing I can do on my end, it's up to him to work out what's going on. He is allowing his friends to mistreat you. He's an opinionated, intelligent guy. Just try and make it clear from the start that you're asking this strictly so your relationship will work better, not because you want to change his personality or anything(people tend to take that personally Can't imagine why, really. Similar to respect, you'll find true love if your partner makes you feel valued. But it's amazing how often we jump through psychological hoops of self-justification to. If you've communicated your position and dont see any change in your partners behavior, that could be a sign. I never did anything to her to hate me and i dont know wat to do. The kissing a girl at a party was annot so fun incident. You Feel Appreciated. Now this time week later i go to his cabin cause seen he wasnt there and i missed him so much. The remainder of his family has accepted us as a couple without any issues. "Don't expect your partner to automatically take your side. He doesnt want to ruin the relationship he has with his son or grandkids. His father acts like he does like me. I dont know how but she does. "Hannah's boyfriend has . Understand the religion and dont jump into it just to make things work with him. Answer (1 of 4): Sorry but I'm gonna be completely honest here. I'm not,however, in any way, implying your bf is as bad as this. Now, most relationships dont form over the course of a murder trial, sure, but the premise holds: In order for a relationship to be healthy, couples need a foundation of mutual trust, respect, and support. It makes me feel third best, and miserable. How to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship, on quips and tips for love and relationships. How to test a relationship, to see if its healthy and strong. Answer (1 of 45): Confidence is up to you to create for yourself. Kelly1988 Experts say: No, you don't need to like your girlfriend's family. Dump him immediately. I am sometimes also a little prone to depression and, when I was down, he did nothing but depress me even more. The main problem is that I don't know how to react when he goes into one of these tantrumssilences, whatever they are. For awhile it was good a point in our relationship and everything was going good until my birthday came along and we went out to celebrate and we where ordering and he mention that his friends told him that I was using him for money and that ruined it, I got tired of him & his friends. "Being unwilling to defend a significant other doesn't necessarily mean someone is being disrespectful or ignoring your feelings," Graber says. Facing challenges together will be nearly impossible without offering mutual support. Are your boyfriends family or friends are making you feel bad about yourself or not good enough to be with him? It is possible you are not with the guy that is meant for you. This family seems dow right scary and I wouldnt want to be a part of their crazy Labyrinth. you are so right. Having been in exactly the same position with a slightly different situation even after telling my other half nothing has changed. Good night, (nickname)." That is exactly what we should do when our boyfriends dont stand up for us. That I dont see him enough. You are not alone. She puts relationship on hold. Consider the following twenty signs: 1. Frankly he does not sound emotionally healthy enough to have a successful relationship. Sorry for this late response, what has gone with your relationship in the meantime? Relationships take work and the basis for much of that work is being able to communicate effectively. "If this kind of support is missing in a relationship, trust will be compromised and the person slighted will feel alone. Leave him.but thats easier said than done. That presumably will . Started Monday at 06:41 PM, By Or maybe the break will do him good but I highly doubt that, especially as you've talked about his depression and everything. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. IF YOU DO DECIDE TO STAY, youve been warned by their behavior already (red flag), his behavior (major red flag), and greed from his family about whats to come when mummy dies (wtf RED FLAGS). I guarantee you if he is permitt. Would you prefer your partner set more boundaries with their family? I dated a guy like this for 5 years. Thankfully, my boyfriend isn't that bad. I wish you happiness and good health and a wealthy love life full of all the endless positive possibilities for your sake! Bye for now.". It's a mistake to treat passive-aggression as a victim state. Its up to you to decide if you can accept him.another option is to talk to a counselor, and learn ways to respond to his family. Amica Graber, relationship expert for the background-checking site TruthFinder. Ive told him several times that it hurts me that we cant do things as a normal couple, he always has to hide the fact that hes with me and it really causes me a lot of pain in the relationship. I had never in my whole life been hurt like that and it was very hurtful and I got to thinking that if he cant stand up at some point in time for me , then he never will. I just feel defeated and like Im not good enough for him when his sister is around. He might just be a pussy that doesnt want to get into trouble for you. But if someone repeats the same behavior without being willing to work on it, it may be a sign that you're incompatible, especially if lack of loyalty is a deal-breaker [for you]. When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People, How to Ask Your Boyfriend for What You Want. ), and I'm getting to the point where I just don't care. You will be happier celebrating the things your remember as a child with your own children like thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th July etc. So they hate me now. It is impossible to change the dynamics once they are set. Love is blinding and allows you to make stupid decisions. Being strong and confident as a woman does not mean your boyfriend should let his friends or family walk all over you. I am still a secret to his family. Help for healthy relationships for women and men, on a popular love blog. I couldnt believe it. Hopefully he'll understand and try to change and not apply any silence treatment anymore when he has a delicate thing to say, if you talk about it properly, like two adults(he is 18, right? I don't know if he realises that he's doing it; it doesn't come accross as intentional when he switches the focus back to him - but obviously, it has the same effect. If he knows his bad mouth and ignores him, youre just fine. Forget religion, some Muslims even go as far as only marrying within their sub-ethnicity (for example a Pakistani wont tend to marry a Bangladeshi, and an Afghan wont marry a Pakistani their parents wont bless the union, and the men are so spineless they wont go against their parents wishes) so I cant stress enough for you to be careful that this guy is not just stringing you along, until his parents set him up with some chick). What upsets me is my boyfriend wants to be friends with this guy after what he said about me. Thank you for this post: this is precisely how I feel, and precisely what I feel like doing. His sister and his dad really hate me thats I think . Sorry it's a bit long I got carried away. I can be patient with this, but after a while, and over something so ridiculously trivial, it feels comparable to a small child throwing a tantrum. honey you need to be friends with me. Hi Ive been dating my boyfriend for almost two years now and hes an amazing guy and we love each other really strongly. I think he needs to know that you aren't prepared to put up with his tantrums/silences/emotional blackmail. Standing up for each other can be as simple as saying, I don't like the way you're speaking to my partner. Privacy Policy. :-). I know I should end it but I feel stuck. I can tell you from personal exp Continue Reading 155 2 5 Sajeev Rajan It's troublesome for both the sufferer and the poor individual who loves them so much. Trust me, if you find at least a guy who always has a smile on his face and a joke to make things easier, if not one who can actually make suggestions to solve your problem, you'll be much happier. 1-Hes scared and will live the rest of his life in fear controlled by his parents. You can only accomplish these goals by telling your partner. And, try these tips for coping with a boyfriend who chooses his family or friends over you. Hes been staying at my house last 4to 5 mths. Its important to try to see if youre dealing with toxic people, or if theyre simply behaving badly occasionally. Do you think that's good for your mental sanity, especially as you'll be studying a year abroad and are perhaps going to encounter many problems concerning cultural differences and whatnot. Maybe you cant go to all the family functions.but maybe going to family events together isnt a huge part of a healthy relationship. Look at each action or choice. Started January 19, By Thankfully for me Im an independent educated women that didnt have to deal with the Muslim man crap and could walk away. also hes a hypocrite he yells at me for going to a guys house when I lived with him for a year with my family so hes like a brother to me but then I found out during my spring break he was at a girls house drinking and smoking and yelled at me when I went to the guys house bu he went to her house before I went to his and I didnt even know he was there what should I do???? I feel that he just doesnt care about my feelings enough to defend me. Maybe he enjoys your company, even if you fight all the time. If you want to talk more or need advice, please reply! My boyfriend does not satisfy me in bed. Hes been with his family for alot longer than hes been with you, and its not easy to change those old patterns of relating to family. It hurts me so much when I cant be with him or he cant be with me during important times in our lives. 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