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My boyfriend complains so much. It’s in a fussy almost child-like sort of way. I swear he wasn’t like this before and this is a new “thing” that came

Out of nowhere, like he’s let a guard down or something. It’s annoying though and I don’t know how to talk to him to get him to stop. He’s fine otherwise. What do I do!?
BlueVeins · 22-25
I absolutely hate it when people are like that... even though I'm kinda like that myself tbh. Maybe see if there's some deeper issue he hasn't been addressing that's been putting him in a shit mood? IDK, that's all I got. Barring that, I think it's pretty reasonable to address him about it, like "honey i need you to chillax a bit about shit that doesn't matter"
bearinthehalfwayhouse · 26-30, M
Relatable.... Only thing that stopped it was to cage myself or drop her ass.. However, I suppose you could tell him if he can't focus on the important things of life then it ain't gonna wooooooooooooooork.... Maybe... My 2 cents anyway.. ┴┬┴┤•ᴥ •ʔ/
Start by listening.
Keep listening until he stops talking of his own accord.
Then try to reflect back to him what he said, and check with him whether you've understood it correctly.
See if you can figure out if he has a particular underlying need.

Now check in with yourself. Are you able to meet his needs?
And if so, is it something you can do without inconvenience to yourself? Is is something you would like to do?

If you can't, tell him so, and tell him why.

And then look for alternatives that will meet his needs without compromising yours.

(P.S. maybe double check whether he's showing signs of being a control freak. If he is, that "fussiness" is a sign to get out now before things get worse.)
SW-User
Call him out on it
SW-User
Give him a hug
SW-User
@REMsleep Crap you say?
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How so?
If it's a "new" thing as she says
then he might indeed be going thru a rough time and need some emotional support
And since they're in a relationship it's nbd
REMsleep · 41-45, F
@SW-User Nah coddling people that lash out and complain every 5 minutes usually reenforces whiney self absorbed results imho.
SW-User
@REMsleep It depends
It could be all they need or not
You can't tell until you try
Hugs are free y'know
Ask him if he misses his momma whinning like that, and that your not his momma and needs to stop that crap.
AngelKrish · 26-30, M
Talk to him! This is only way! He can only do something!
SW-User
Trade him in for a Honda.
REMsleep · 41-45, F
Ohhh I deal with this a bit too. I dunno some people are fussy. He's gotten comfortable with you and he's no longer on his best behavior.
Tell him. Dont nag him about it but just tell him to not sweat the small stuff so much because you prefer a less stressed out life.
Tell him that he can only complain once a day so choose wisely.
If he's complaining more than once daily maybe the relationship isn't working out.
Contemplative · 36-40, M
I’m sure it would go smoothly the other way around, “you only get to complain to me once” It would work but only because you would get the silent treatment until you made it up to her. @REMsleep
REMsleep · 41-45, F
@Contemplative lol yeah maybe your right
Zonuss · 41-45, M
He's showing his true colors now. You had better take heed. For your sake. 🙂
SW-User
@Zonuss and one of them is chanteuse.
candycane · 31-35, F
Send him to his room

 
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