Stop doing the little things that made you fall in love with him
Your boyfriend should not be the kind who forgets the little things that made you fall in love with him. If he doesn’t remember your favorite color, it’s okay to remind him or ask him what it is. He should also not forget to text you back. As in, as soon as he gets off work and you’re both home at the same time (or at least within two hours of each other), texting is required. But if he ignores your texts and messages—and there’s no reply from his phone—it should make you wonder if something is going on. You know how guys get busy when they are working and don’t have time for a girl? Maybe it’s not that he doesn’t have time for you, but rather his mind seems elsewhere…
Make you feel crazy
He makes you feel like you’re crazy. Does he often patronizingly tell you that there’s “nothing wrong,” even though you know something is up? He may be a gaslighter, or someone that tries to make others look or feel crazy by downplaying their emotions. This can be a sign of a toxic relationship and an unhealthy power dynamic. If this happens to you, confront your partner about it. Try to understand why they act this way and if they see the problem with their behavior, so that you can better decide whether or not your relationship is healthy enough for both of you. If the situation can’t be rectified, don’t hold it against them too much—it may simply be a sign of unhappiness on his part that he is taking out on you in a harmful way. Move on and give yourself room to grow from the experience.
Become controlling of your time
If your boyfriend starts becoming controlling of your time, he could very well be having relationship issues. For example, if he only wants to spend time with you when it is convenient for him and when he can control the situation, then you should trust that something is off.
While dealing with a controlling boyfriend can be frustrating, there are ways you can work around it. One thing you could do is try very hard to read between the lines and figure out what’s really going on in his head. If this doesn’t work, don’t let yourself become a victim to his mood swings—stand up for yourself and make sure your needs get met as well!
The consequences of not paying attention to this sign are serious: if you don’t establish clear boundaries early on in the relationship, then your partner may start taking advantage of you down the road. Don’t let that happen!
Become passive-aggressive towards you
This is a common behavior that many people engage in. The reason for this behavior can vary from person to person, but there are some common reasons why people act this way. It may be a learned behavior, it might be a way of getting back at someone, and sometimes it may be used as an anger outlet.
In other instances, the passive aggressive behavior is an attempt to get their way or manipulate someone into doing what they want them to do because they know that being direct will not work. This often shows up when couples are having relationship issues like communication barriers and unresolved expectations.
Stop listening to you and offer advice instead
One of the great things about your boyfriend is that he’s so caring and giving. He likes to tell you things that he thinks might help you, but sometimes he forgets to just listen. That’s why it’s important to let him know when you need a listening ear instead of advice. It’ll be good for both of you, because then you can talk about what is going on in your life without feeling like someone is judging or acting like your parent (unless they are actually a parent). Letting your boyfriend know that there are times when you would rather have them listen than talk will really help the relationship and will bring the two of you closer together.
Stop trying to understand your side of the story
- Understanding is a vital part of any relationship. If you have a good boyfriend, he will always try to understand your side of the story. We all know that relationships can be tricky, and in order for them to work, both parties need to feel heard and understood.
- Another thing your boyfriend should never do is show poor listening skills when you are trying to explain your side of the story. It’s important that he asks questions about what you’re saying and maintains eye contact so that he can process the information you’re giving him with as much understanding as possible.
- Try not to hold it against him if he does these things, because even though they aren’t ideal behavior for your boyfriend, it can be hard to remember this stuff all the time!
Let you feel down about yourself
- He’s not cool with your friends.
- He doesn’t listen to you when you’re upset.
- He cancels plans at the last minute and doesn’t think it’s a big deal.
Sometimes it seems like no matter what we do, our boyfriends still manage to act like jerks now and then—and as hard as we try, there are always a few things we just can’t seem to get them to stop doing. But instead of getting frustrated because your boyfriend won’t do things they way they should be done, start thinking about why they aren’t doing the right thing in the first place! If your boyfriend is making you feel bad about yourself or bringing you down in any way, it may be because he is having some relationship issues of his own that he needs help working through.
Leave you hanging for hours and not tell you why or where he’s gone
Your boyfriend should never leave you hanging. What exactly do I mean by this? Well, let’s say that you and your boyfriend have plans to hang out at 7 pm, but your boyfriend doesn’t show up until 11 pm without a word of explanation as to where he is or why he’s late. What should you do?
For starters, if your boyfriend has a habit of leaving you hanging in situations like this one, it is important for your own self-respect and well-being that you make him aware that his behavior is not okay with you. It is also important that you speak up so that he knows the way he’s behaving isn’t helping the relationship grow in a healthy way.
Relationship issues are often complex and difficult to navigate, but it can be helpful for couples to remember what healthy communication looks like when they’re disagreeing with each other about something.
Stop giving you attention despite knowing just how much you love it
Sometimes, the only thing a woman wants is some attention. You know how when you see a really cute dog and all you want to do is play with it? It’s like that, but with your boyfriend. In fact, it’s probably more than just “like” that; it might actually be exactly like that.
Girls need attention to feel loved and cared for in a relationship. Some can handle not getting as much attention as they’d like, but most have tendencies to act out (verbally or physically) if they don’t get enough of it from their significant other. This doesn’t always mean that she’s in the wrong for doing so; sometimes her reaction is justifiable because she loves him so much and needs to feel cared for. When this happens, though, the man should always try his best to make up for his lack of devotion by giving her even more attention than he did before. At least…that would be an ideal scenario, right?
Give up on being romantic and thoughtful. And bring on the monotony.
Now, guys have a reputation for being romantic. However, if your man has given up on this tradition, then you may have problems.
For instance, it can be hard to romance someone in the early stages of a relationship because you don’t know what they like and what they would enjoy from their partner. However, after years of being together and building up a strong relationship, there should still be romance and affection between the two of you. If your boyfriend doesn’t show any interest in keeping the spark alive in your relationship, then he might not care about the future of your relationship.
We should never allow a man to make us feel like we’re less than who we are.
You are a beautiful, intelligent and interesting woman. You can do anything a man can do, but better! You should never allow a man to make you feel like you’re less than who you are. If he does so, it means that he is not mature enough for this relationship. It could mean that he is having issues in his life.
In the unfortunate situation where your boyfriend makes you feel bad about yourself, be aware of your own self-worth. Then know that even still, there are some things you shouldn’t do because they may upset him more.
To wrap it all up:
1. Your boyfriend should never make you feel bad about yourself.
2. If he does, it may be because he is having some relationship issues of his own that he needs help working through.
3. It is also important that you speak up so that he knows the way he’s behaving isn’t helping the relationship grow in a healthy way.
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