When your bf/partner does not seem to make an effort anymore?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30183)
Philippines
November 8, 2010 7:49am CST
I am feeling stressed lately... i have just transferred work and I am going through a lot of emotional stresses! But really, i feel that my BF is not even there with me... =( I feel he does not seem to care as much, he does not seem to make efforts... :(
He did not even bother to give me a card on our 2nd year anniversary and it saddens me. It might be a little thing but it matters to me... =( I told him everything, what i feel what he always make me feel lately and he does not seem to care!
=( Are we bound for the worse? I mean... Am i seeing a warning sign flashing already?
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11 responses
@lloydbelleza (1227)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
I think you better deal with your work adjustment first before dealing with your boyfriend. I think you are feeling all the negative things because of the stress and you think negatively about your boyfriend, too. I think your boyfriend is just not giving in to your stress. Maybe he is a bit distant to you but I think he just wants you to focus on your work and not too much on your relationship with him. Just deal with things one at a time. Then after things are OK with it, try talking again to your boyfriend. This time with a clearer mind and not too emotional. Be OK!
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
8 Nov 10
If that is how he is feeling or if he is dealing with the situation this way shouldn't he explain that? Rather than ignoring her (it sounds like this is what he is doing) work stress and feelings of being alone, shouldn't he be comforting her and encouraging her to be strong? Sounds like you and this fellow are cold hearted and emotional cripples.
@lloydbelleza (1227)
• Philippines
9 Nov 10
What if the guy has emotional stress, too and he doesn't want to involve his girlfriend with it because she has lots of it already?
Yes, there are lapses on the side of the guy but don't put all the blame on him. This does not make the person coldhearted, it's just being rational. Making things cool down first because it might cause more trouble if the emotion is too high.
And we really don't know the real story because we never had the side of the guy. So please don't be too judgmental. Be open-minded. I am not saying I am right, I'm just telling that this could be the possible reason.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
9 Nov 10
Not sure if your relationship is going to fail, but maybe your boyfriend needs his space or he may have been having a few issues himself and he really needs time to himself. You may want to give him his space or even try talking to him again. If he doesn't seem to want to talk, then you may want to give him his space and maybe talk to him later on or maybe he'll just come to you on his own. Let him know that you care and that you are there to talk if he needs someone to talk to. If nothing changes after giving him space then your relationship might be doomed to fail. Don't give up on it yet though, there may be nothing wrong and he's just having a few issues of his own at the moment.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Nov 10
so sorry dear. it does sound like its not going to get better. have you had any long talks with him about the situation? he needs to talk with you to see if something is bothering him hes not letting you know about. but i fear it doesnt sound good for the relationship. so sorry. i hope something works out for you.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Nov 10
btw, ive been trying to figure out what your avatar is what is that?
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
8 Nov 10
Oh chiyosan I am sorry you are going through this especially at a time where work seems to be weighing you down. I would suggest to speak to him, but it sounds like you do, to no avail.
I would say that when every you are ready to decide whether or not this person is for you that it is at that time you tell him exactly how you feel but remember if you are not ready to leave him then it would be best to hold off. What I mean is that apparently you have told him but he seems to think that you will always be there, so if you are truly at your wits end then remember that if you say to him you cannot take and want to leave him that you truly mean it. As saying so and not doing so will certainly have him take further for granted.
Oh I remember my ex husband was this way until one day I no longer could take it. I would suggest you try really hard to concentrate on the work adjustment further so that at least you have work security. I do hope your boyfriend come around as I understand how hard it is to be going through both.
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
9 Nov 10
thank you... its really a toucgh time. he knows how i am feeling and well he showed some concerned and asks me how i am every day too... but its just that something is lacking.
i did try to talk to him, seriously even to the point of breaking up with him at some point but he never lets me.. he does not want the separation and he knows im just not thinking straight and is just acting out of frustration maybe...
but i will be able to survive this.. thank you to mylot i am able to let this out at least even in this way...
@prettyauds (258)
• Philippines
9 Nov 10
I know how you feel,and it really is hurting. I hope your bf would see his mistakes on you before it's too late. If things wouldn't be okay with you and him,I think you better leave him. To lighten the pain that you're going through right now. Say he have his own personal issues,but that's no reason for him not to give you some comfort and attention. That's why he's your bf,to be at your side specially when you're going through a rough time. But then,it's up to you,to understand him or to think or yourself.
@dheerajlko (470)
• India
8 Nov 10
u should keep that realtionship on hold untill it get cleared and there is a saying u ahve ro raise ur voic to b herd its the fact of life
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
9 Nov 10
yeah... =( no efforts on that. hay it saddens me really... we even had a little misunderstanding that day.. he never made it up to me... not a single day and blames perhaps all the other events that are happening to him just so he could get away with it...
its been 3 months, we have not gone out for a moviE!!! =(
@iloveyou1 (18)
• United States
8 Nov 10
It's sad he don't seem to care, You might should try to find someone that will care...because usually not always but usually when things go bad they stay bad and just keep getting worse.
About what you said about getting the card on your 2nd anniversary i feel your pain...anniversary's are a BIG thing to us ladies && its sad to say i didn't get one on the same occasion as you :( But i sure did get him one...You just keep trying to make him see your point maybe he'll get it and change before it's to late.
Good luck && hope you will make him see :))
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
I think so or maybe he is seeing another or just busy. I mean, I do not want to jump into conclusion, but I think those signs you mentioned are enough to lead into those I mentioned above.
In a relationship, it is not healthy that one party is only making the relationship work. It has to be mutual. I guess, why not ask for a space and make him realize that he is actually taking you for granted. If he realize it and misses you, then plans to woo you, then perhaps he just had no time or bored. On the other hand, if after that space and he does not realize something and plans not to woo you and as if he likes a break up, then that means he is no longer committing himself in the relationship.
Just prepare yourself my friend. Have courage and strength.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
9 Nov 10
he he i would not like to think of it that way. i guess he has his problems right now.. his got quite a handful of issues too as what he ha told me. he still sends me messages everyday, and as soon as he is free from work.. maybe i was just used to being with him everyday before all these happened now...
thank you!
@shielalesaca (41)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
This maybe harsh to say but i think your boyfriend does not love you the way he loves you before.
Just remember that you are lucky you have found out the real score sooner and not later.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
8 Nov 10
It can be discouraging to your relaationship when it seems your partner doesn't want to make the effort with you anymore. You start to second guess yourself and think that is your fault. It is wise to know where you stand in your relationship. if there is an issue, reolve it so you can continue and grow in your relationship together.
@freymind (1351)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
maybe you two need to really talk and work it out. ask him what really happened or if there is something bothering him. i also experienced that with my ex bf. he wasn't doing any effort anymore. just coming to our place, staying there or just sleep in our living room... my cousins were already asking me what's wrong with him why he's not talking to me. he just answered me that he's tired and he's more relaxed in our house than theirs.. i was like.. okay... can't really say anything at that time..
he said that he's doing nothing because it seems like we've known each other for so long.. he doesn't do anything to make me feel special because he was so relaxed and comfortable with our relationship [5 years].
just talk to him.. ask him what's wrong.. it could be that he just needs space or he feels you're too stressed to talk to.. calm down and relax girl.. remember how to be sweet to him and ask him
@acey76 (1276)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
Well, yes maybe, or your boyfriend got some issues of his own thats why he is preoccupied, anyway, love is a two way relationship , its giving and receiving,love,care,understanding.... give your boyfriends a time..maybe you need to ask, maybe your boyfriend needs you too though he can't tell you straight cause he knows you got a problem...:-)