How do you deal?

United States
July 30, 2010 5:28pm CST
My boyfriend has roommates that are a married couple and I've recently moved in with them. Ever since my boyfriend and i have been together he has always based his plans on what they are doing or want him to do for the most part. This drives me nuts!!!! Should it? He's in the airforce and he is away for schooling for 6 weeks and he came home this weekend got in the door 15 minutes before me and him and his roommate are already playing pool in the den and he stops for a minute to say hi to m then goes right back out there with him, should I not be pissed? I don't feel important like if the roommates around I'm on the back burner. Someone please give me some advice let me know if I'm crazy or not bc he sure makes me feel like I'm crazy for getting upset!
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4 responses
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
31 Jul 10
Hi bslovers, I can sense your frustration. I don't know how long you have been dating this guy, but it doesn't appear to be going too well. Maybe he has known these roommates a long time and feels very close to them. However, you two have a very different relationship where he should be making you feel welcome and comfortable,especially now that you are living with them. Moving in with your boyfriends sometimes isn't a good idea, especially if he has roommates. I hope it works out in your favor. Maybe you should have a talk with him to let him know that he is making you feel like a third wheel instead of his girlfriend. You can't keep things that are bothering you all bottled up and getting mad and sad at the same time. Communication is very important in a relationship. Even if it does not turn out the way you want, at least you have let him know how you feel. Maybe he is not aware of what he is doing or how he is making you feel. No fails but a try.
• United States
1 Aug 10
Hi bslovers, I think talking to him is a great idea. As I said, communication is a good tool to have in a relationship. Maybe he doesn't know and after the talk thing will be better. Take Care
• United States
1 Aug 10
Thank you for your response. Honestly we act more as a married couple as I have 2 kids that he claims as his own, but he lets his best friend's plans affect us a lot which drives me crazy! I'm going to try talking to him and seeing how it goes.
• United States
2 Aug 10
Yeah I have kinda let hm know a little bit about how I've been feeling and saying more in a way that he knows I'm missing him and that's why it bothers me. It seemed to make him understand, thanks for the advice.
• United States
30 Jul 10
I hope your liking mylot so far sis You know my opinion on this, I think but I am going to give you a response anyway. I would be mad too and you do need to have a real discussion without fighting like crazy over it. Say it as calmly and patiently as you can. That's the key, calm. If you say it a different way or make him think about how he would feel if in the situation maybe he will listen more... Feel better and I hope the rest of the weekend goes well for you two.
• United States
31 Jul 10
Thanks darlin' I am enjoying it a lot! And I know I need to say something but.... right now I'm letting their behavior speak for itself because he's not liking a lot right now and I'm hoping that might open his eyes Love you
@antilove (191)
• Vietnam
31 Jul 10
Hi bslovers, I agree with lilangel that you should have a discussion with him in peace.^^ Aggressive behaviour is not beneficial in every discussion. So be calm and explain what he had done, and how you did feel about that, and what do you want him to do in the future. Be straight forward and keep calm ^^. Cheers!
• United States
31 Jul 10
yeah I def. agree. thanks guys
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
31 Jul 10
Hi, belovers. Welcome to myLot! Your boyfriend should include you into his schedule. Have a heart to heart talk with him and tell him how you are feeling when you are neglected. He can't base things that the married couple does towards your relationship with him. It is different. You are not married yet, and you are still girlfriend and boyfriend. Tell him how this makes you feel. Hopefully, he will start paying more attention to you. And if he does not, then you may need to flip the switch on him. Place your relationship on the back burner, so that he can decide on what he wants to do.
• United States
1 Aug 10
Hey thanks for responding! Yeah he should I never mind hanging out with them or anything like that but if we have plans i don't want them altered without him talking with me first. We act more like a married couple bc I have two kids that he claims as his own and sometimes I wonder of he doesn't envy the fact that the married couple can just pick up and go, without worrying about the kids which is normal I envy them sometimes too. I'm going to try to talk to him about it well see what happens
• United States
30 Jul 10
Welcome to myLot Oh so sorry and yes this is not right for him to do. I understand that he feels a sense of loyalty to his roommates, however your relationship with him should be his priority. I am assuming you and your boyfriend have already discussed this in great length and for some reason he is listening but not paying attention. Dear you need to find a way to get his attention regarding this subject or it is going to draw a distance from you away from the relationship. If you have spoken to him and it is not making a difference, perhaps a different approach. Sometimes men just do not like the you, you, you conversations. So perhaps next time you speak to him say we really need to discuss about my problem regarding our relationship. If he doesn't ever take the time to gradually divert all his attention towards you and not the roommates you may have to really dig deep about the situation, as it is so easy for people in relationships to be taken for granted. I surely hope you the best of luck with this and anymore venting, we at myLot will surely be here to "listen" , although there will be times you many not agree, we absolutely do not get upset. Have a wonderful Weekend!
• United States
31 Jul 10
Thank you for responding! I appreciate all of the advice and will surely see if that helps! He is a great guy and I know he loves me more then anything but I want to be the one he's putting others on the back burner for. Thanks again!