My boyfriend doesn't understand me

  • Ann
    19 years ago

    Ever since i've been with my bf, i've been having a lot of family problems because they don't accept me with him. And now, i'm going to move over there, my mom is being even worse. I'm leaving everything in my life to go there for him, sacrificing so much. And now we've (bf and I) been arguing a lot, so my sadness builds up not only from my family but also from him. He doesn't give me the attention and support i need. I don't know how to help him realize the things he's done that hurts me so much, and how to let him see i really need his support, especially at this time. I feel i'm being treated so badly, but when i'm with him in person, he treats me so nice. Because of the long distance, over the phone I cannot be myself because he gets angry everytime i share my negative feelings. I don't know what i could do, please help me with some advices.....
    Another thing is, with my mom's disagreements, is it really looked down upon when a girl moves to be with her boyfriend? Will she have a bad life? my mom makes it seem that way. And often times, i just want to die because of all my sadness.
    hurting.

  • Rozzy
    19 years ago

    ok you're gonna have to talk to your boy friend in person about this because the longer you wait the harder it will be with everything else.what else is there you can do if you dont talk to him about this, and maybe he's having a hard to realize how he treats you because he misses you and is fustrated but you should tell him and make him realize instead of putting your feelings aside like that you need him just as much as he needs you. if he truly loves you he will understand. i hope you're ok....

  • Ann
    19 years ago

    I have talked to my bf, i've told him that in order for me to feel better, i need someone that cares for me listen and support how i feel. Because i support him when he needs to take some time away from me to feel better and get better. But i need him to be there for me to get better. But everytime he tries to listen to my problems, he just starts to get annoyed then angry. Then i'd have to stop, appologize just so he wont be mad anymore. But that doesn't work. I feel like i have to deny my feelings. He knows that that's what i do, i've told him. Yet he doesnt' do anything. I'm afraid i'm starting to care less, and may not be able to give as much as i could in our relationship. It makes me sad that over numerous times of helping him understand me, it fails.

  • Karl Brondehoff
    19 years ago

    On the same note as Rachel but different. Men do not normally pick up on subtle hint like women. It's why we are skullbashing men. you have to skullbash us to get us to listen. What I recomend is that you two start a structured talking time. It would be better in person but over the phone can work too. Both of you have to agree to listen to the other, without interrupting. This is the most serious point, the exercise is to listen not to talk.
    Tell him why you feel bad, and how he makes you feel good, or how you love him, or whatever is one your mind for five minutes. Then it's his turn. If you can't find a common ground to stand on, then you will both fall alone.

  • Lovemylove
    19 years ago

    I know how you feel when I got with my man there was nothing but constant family problems and has been for a long while.I understand the sacficing part cause i'm the same way with my man.And yea he still understand me either and he don't know how much i'm giving up for him.

  • pinkalias
    19 years ago

    first, this belongs in love and romance :)

    second, (about you moving in with him) it depends on age and the situation. Honestly, I don't approve because you're leaving behind a whole life for a relationship that most likely isn't going to work out.

    it honestly doesn't sound like he deserves you (even though for all I know you could be a huge bitch, but I'm just generalizing here) when you said he gets angry when you talk about the negative things going on in your life, that shows he doesn't actually care. UNLESS you are complaining about nothing and you do it consistantly. I'm not saying you are, but you could, like everytime you and your friend get in a fight you have to complain about it, I could see if he got annoyed. however if you're trying to open up to him about something more serious and he rejects it, than he isn't worth it.

    My advice: leave this guy.