Should I end it?

My bf (33M) and I (28F) have been dating for four months. The more I’m around him the more I realize things that I don’t necessarily care for, but I need to know if it’s just be being too judgmental and nitpicky or if these traits I’m about to mention are actual red flags. He and I met at our serving jobs and he was REALLY intense with his feelings for me. The first week of me showing interest, he was instantly overbearing. Showed up to work with gifts and focused less and less on his job during work hours and more and more on me. It became obvious, even to a blind man, at work, how into me he was. At the time, I was so overwhelmed by his passion that I denied him on multiple occasions until I caved and we tried dating. I quit work because I just didn’t enjoy being there any more. We were official and in the beginning I was feeling good about it. I have this man who’s attentive, kind, and does anything I ask him to. What more could a girl ask for…. Right?

Now I’m at a place where the rawness has set in. I catch myself getting out of character with him (saying mean things, becoming distant, easily frustrated) and I truly hate who I’m becoming. I feel like I have lost myself and my peace. He is VERY attached. He will not jump unless I tell him to. He will not have an individual thought. Any goal he has is him just mirroring mine or agreeing to whatever I say I want. He has to constantly be around be (when not working) and in contact with me. He gets upset when I go out with my friends and jealous. He starts saying things like “are you going to go dance with other guys?” “Oh, I’m not invited?” “You’re not going to cheat on me right?” “Why do you wear makeup every time you go out with you friends and not when you’re around me?” All of these comments drive me nuts. It makes me feel so guilty even though I’m not doing anything wrong. He gets physically ill when I tell him how I feel about the situation. Today I told him I needed space and stayed with my best (girl) friend for the night and he was physically ill all day and kept calling me telling me how depressed he was at work, how he was shaking and couldn’t concentrate and how I was being “different.”

(If you made it this far.. thanks) He’s not all bad though. I can talk to him about anything. We laugh a lot when we’re together and good. He treats me like a Queen and showers me with love. But I still can’t shake this feeling that this isn’t the relationship for me. Am I being too picky or judgy? Are his behaviors normal?

Posted Mar 19, 2022, 9:06 AM UTC

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BungledBugal•

Do what most ppl do in this situation: Dump him, date around, realize cats are better than people, and get old.

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three28OP•

Man… I really do love cats

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BungledBugal•

Cat life is the best life, lol

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CassiopeiaDwarf•

he has a co dependent personality, he is submissive and submissive men can be very clingy. He either needs to find someone who is ok with it or make progress on himself so that he is no longer co dependent.

He will only get worse, so if you dont like it then exit before he gets more attached.

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three28OP•

Thank you! I was wondering if it was some type of codependency. I also wasn’t sure if it’s something he can change, but then I also don’t want people to change for me. I don’t ever want to ask anyone to change.

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CassiopeiaDwarf•

he may change, but it will be difficult for him to change now that he is far into this co dependence with you.

there is nothing wrong with you for not liking this behavior. You might prefer to be with someone who is distant or someone who is just happier in themselves and has a more whole outlook and doesn't need to cling to you as much.

I prefer to think there is nothing wrong with co dependency, and not shame ppl for it however they must realize that it is not for everyone and if they are going to continue to be co dependent in their relationships they must look for a good match.

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RandolphE6•

Sounds like he's emotionally insecure, possibly from a past trauma of being cheated on, and needs constant validation that he won't get hurt again. It can definitely be overbearing and I understand how you feel. If this is the only thing that's wrong about him, try communicating to him how it makes you feel and reassure him to ease his fears.

Ultimately, it's up to you what you want to do. And if you determine you don't see a future with this man, it will suck to end things but it's what you have to do in order to find someone you do see a future with.

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three28OP•

Thank you ❤️

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faefablelark•

I won't say whether or not you should leave him, only you know what's best for you.

I will say that things that annoy you in the beginning of a relationship usually become the reason you breakup.

And if his behavior has you acting out if character the kindest thing for you both would be to reevaluate the relationship. If he's open to it try talking about your concerns and see if he feels the same. Talking about it might lead to a solution you want.

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three28OP•

Thank you ❤️

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faefablelark•

Happy to help!

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[deleted]•

I still can’t shake this feeling that this isn’t the relationship for me. Am I being too picky or judgy? Are his behaviors normal?

You've already made up your mind so it doesn't matter what the reason is, because in your mind you can do better or believe you deserve better than this.

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three28OP•

Thank you ❤️

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three28OP•

Thank you!

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