hate/love relationship, I want to break up with him but don't want to

United States
May 14, 2011 3:05pm CST
One day I hate everything about him and the next day I love everything about him. I don't know what to do! I know I have a very crazy mind - I am very moody about relationships, and I don't want this to interfere with something good. I know no one is perfect so I try to remember the good things about my boyfriend. But sometimes I can only think of the bad things. What should I do?
11 responses
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
14 May 11
What is the old saying?? There is a thin line between love and hate. This relationship is never going to be boring. Have the time of your life.
• United States
15 May 11
lol I like this perspective.
@staycd (11)
• United States
15 May 11
I totally agree with you!
• United States
15 May 11
I had this in my last relationship. There were so many things that I loved about this man--and it being my first 'adult' relationship (I didn't really grow up until I was 26 or so), it was thrilling and exciting! But there was always something uneasy in the back of my head--why can we only spend a few hours together a week? Why can't he stay and cuddle for a while? Why can't he sleep over? After nearly seven years, I began to pull away. A series of incidents were troubling me, and I finally decided to end if for my own peace of mind. But he stopped calling me the weekend that I was ending it. I was going to tell him to his face--he just stopped calling. Sometimes I remember how he made me laugh--and learn to laugh at myself. He brought out so many good things in me that I can only hate how he behaved at the end. And I am grateful that he was part of my life for a time. Every relationship is different. How long have you two been together? I agree--no one is perfect but what sorts of things do you like? What sorts of things do you hate?
• United States
15 May 11
It's better it ended then than too late in life.. now you have time to find a really lasting relationship. I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years, I like that we can spend every day together without really getting bored. But when we're in public he's so shy around people and tries to act sort of macho to cover up his insecurities. He is also still immature at the age of 22, while I feel like I am very mature for my age.
• United States
14 May 11
Maybe a really heart to heart calm sit down discussion with your boyfriend might do some good. I have often said that when we have an issue with anyone we love and or care about it best to start the discussion with I would like to discussion this issue I am having. Reason why I say I and not what I do not like about you. Is that often times when we confront others and we use the you, they do not listen past the blame part. So perhaps for the sake of the love the both of you have it might be best to really express how much you love him yet want to find some kind of middle ground where the both of you can agree that some changes need to be made. Wishing you all the best and remember you and or are not perfect, so agreeing means some compromising.
• United States
15 May 11
we've had many of those discussions where things always get too emotional, to the point of angry arguments. you are right, I should say it's about me, rather than pointing out anything about him.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
1 Jun 11
hi, its so nice to think those good things about your boyfriend than to think those bad things,because bad things could only hurt you.life is not perfect so that relationship is not perfect too.
@oninomar (505)
• Philippines
16 May 11
Hi... Well it is just a normal feeling toward with him.. In every relationship we must face the every trials to make our relationship stronger... Sometimes we must control our angry and replace it with understanding... Also you must always put into your mind that every action there is a opposite reaction...make sure to think and examine first what you really feel.. If whatever decision you make, it can be helpful to you and you will be happy for that decision? Also, we must consider the feelings of your partner.. Can you accept that he will be hurt if you do that? Sometimes we can't control what we really feel, we still human and capable to feel many emotions.. Just stick to your mind that you love each other and no matter what will happen..also try to talk to your partner about what you feel so that he can understand you..so that he can be able to adjust with you...
14 May 11
Hi, hope this helps. Depending on how long you have been together. If only a short period of time, try writing two lists, one with all the good points, one with all the bad points. Keep updating them for a week. Look at them at the end of the week, then try to make a decision. By writing them down you don't forget the good or the bad points, and you get a good overview of what you're feeling about him, without how you are feeling at the time getting in the way. If you are still unsure and have been with him for a long time, give it longer, but keep up the list. Like you say no-one is perfect. Hope it works out for you either way.
• United States
15 May 11
good idea, i'll try this out and hopefully he won't find it or catch on when i go to jot something down. lol
• India
15 May 11
See Relationship are never perfect we always have to compromise and adjust somethings in life be it our loving partner or something else. Also sacrificing plays a key role in relationship. About your relationship i think you are worrying a lot and taking unnecessary heavy things in your mind. Mistakes happen by every one and if we think about the mistakes then there is no forgiveness in that. Dont think about the past and negative aspects to much in your life it will just lead you pain and start misunderstanding. Just think about the good things your BF has done. If things are to much bad then you should talk to him in a proper manner not showing attitude because handling a problem with politeness always tries to solve things easily trust me. All the best.
15 May 11
the best way to settle this is to talk through everything that bother's you about him find out what you feel and how he feel's when sometimes.. for you both.. it doesn't feel right for you doing or saying thing's that offend or hurt's the both of you. let him understand that its not that you don't love him anymore its just that you just need to saw through what need's to be talked about. You two just need a talk , find the right timing and have a proper and decent conversation for the best of you , don't just hide what you feel cause if you keep on hiding it he wouldn't know what you feel and end up regretting it in the end.. you should take the first step hunni, :) its for the best of you both..
@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
15 May 11
This a decision only you can really decide. Relationships will always have down points and highlights. It doesn't matter who your with. If he has truly done something wrong and it is not something you can overcome, then you need to leave him. It is not fair for you or him to continue a relationship with these circumstances. If it was minut infraction, then this should be easy to resolve and you both can move on happy. The decision is yours and yours only. Best Wishes!
• United States
15 May 11
I think you should you break up with him because relationships like those tend to be very dangerous to the mind and can really interfere with the relationship. Remember that you are in control of your happiness, so do the first thing that your heart tells you to do.
@staycd (11)
• United States
15 May 11
You sound just like me. Some days I look at my husband and I think I am so lucky, then some days I look at him and think what the heck did I get my self into. I think you should try to let somethings slide. When I get down and angry about him I look at myself and think, does he feel this way about me? I try and think of the things that make him angry or annoyed about me. I'm not perfect. But I do find myself falling in love with him over and over again. I guess what I am trying to say is at least you have these feeling for him, good or bad, that can keep the relationship fresh. Just think if you just hated him all the time, or if he was boring and didn't bring up any emotions in you.