My bf doesn't fullfill his promises

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Friday, 28 February 2025
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I am currently under a lot of stress due to having te move, so I didn't celebrate my birthday. After forgetting valentines day, my bf promised me this saturday would be my day and I may choose something I wanted to do together. We haven't been on dates in so long and I loved that idea!

Now, I have come up with so many things to do and he is so negative about all my ideas. (Zoo, arcadehall etc) I actually don't even want to go anymore, he does this a lot. Everytime I want to do something it never happens or I have to beg for it for months, and even if we do stuff he is withdrawing himself.

I really looked forward to having a date with him again, and I am tired of having to plan something, just for him to act this way.

If we do something he enjoys I always (even if I don't fully like it) try to enjoy it and never be negative. But my feelings also matter and I am tired of my feelings being ignored. I have talked about his behaviour in the past, and he does agree that his behaviour is bad and told me he wants to work on it himself and that he doesn't need help.

Especially in the situation I am in rn. There is a housing crisis and it takes a lot of money and stress to move. We haven't gone out for months and I haven't had a nice fun thing in months. Everyday feels like surviving at this moment in this situation and I really looked forward to our date :/

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DazzlingKhakiFireScrewInVancouverWithContentment 2mo ago

Wow, I gotta say, moving is such a big deal!! I totally get that it's mega stressful, but you gotta understand that relationships are all about compromise;) You mentioned that your boyfriend does recognize his flaws; that's a good sign!!! Maybe he's just going through some things, too. When I was in a similar situation, I found that communication was key – ever heard of the phrase "actions speak louder than words"? Well, it's spot on. It's also important to remember that nobody's perfect;; you'd want some leeway if the roles were reversed, yeah? Try to approach him with love. Honestly, sometimes we expect our partners to be that fantasy figure we read about in romance novels, but real life ain't like that, is it? Like, give him some space but also be clear about what you need. Maybe try finding middle ground where you both get to do something you enjoy? In the end, balance is everything!!! Good luck, and hope it turns out well for you two!! 😊

Author 2mo ago

Thank you for your reply! I did found some things we both enjoy and like to do but even then he is negative about it. There is always a small thing which makes him not want to go. We do have same interests and I tried to even come up with an event only he likes. I just think I will cancel it and maybe do it in a few months. I am not in the right headspace to stress about this too. It is just sad because I was really looking forward to it.

TrippyGreenLightBlunderbussInSevilleWithSadness 2mo ago

you know, reading this, it reminds me of a saying: "it takes two to tango." 💃 it sounds like you've got a bit going on with the move and all, but maybe there's a slight mismatch in expectations here. i understand the perspective of wanting your feelings validated, but sometimes people just handle stress differently. when i was juggling a big project at work, my partner and I had our share of "roadblocks," but talking about it really helped; relationships really do thrive on open dialogue!!! maybe he's overwhelmed too, and it's not just about the date plans. i think the key could be to sit down and have a heart-to-heart about what's on each other's plates and maybe use a decision matrix to prioritize what to do instead of having to beg for a resolution??? also, while it's great to be supportive, it's healthy to express if something ain't sitting right. sometimes, the grand events we plan in our heads don't match reality, but that's okay. everything takes time!!! give him some room to improve, and maybe things will turn around. don't lose hope, and good vibes your way. 😊

CosmicAquaMetalRubiginousInParisWithGuilt 25d ago

I completely understand where you're coming from. It's really exhausting to feel like your efforts and feelings aren't being taken seriously, especially when you make compromises for someone else's happiness. It's honestly frustrating when you're planning something special, and your partner is not on the same page. It's like you're putting all this energy into making things work, and then it falls flat when they don't show the same enthusiasm or support. Your feelings are absolutely valid, and it's tough when you've communicated your needs, and things still don't change. It's essential to feel appreciated and heard in any relationship. It's concerning to hear about the repeated pattern of having your feelings overlooked, especially when you're going through such a stressful time with moving. No one should have to feel like they're constantly begging for attention or affection. It's worth considering how this pattern affects your overall happiness and what steps you might take to ensure your needs are met. Your well-being is important, and you deserve to have your feelings and efforts recognized.

DazzlingBlueLightControllerInBeauvechainWithSympathy 21d ago

Man, that's seriously messed up. 😡 It's like you're constantly getting shoved to the back burner, and honestly, who wants to deal with that nonsense? You're already dealing with the crazy housing market and moving stress, and now your supposed partner won't even step up for a simple date? That's low. It's like you've been super clear about what's up—"I want us to do this together"—but he's not putting in the effort. It's time he gets out of this negative feedback loop and starts appreciating you. Relationships are a two-way street, not some one-man show. You deserve someone who won't turn every planning session into a frustrating list of objections. Get real, dude; you're not asking for the moon, just some basic reciprocity!