He keeps on complaining..

Philippines
August 1, 2011 12:29pm CST
I am starting to be fed up with my partner, he keeps on complaining with almost everything, even the simplest thing. Food is number one in my list that he always complain about.When there's no meat around, he's upset and sometimes does not eat. When I put a little bit of sugar in his coffee, he complains, knowing that his sugar level is above normal. When his slippers are wet he complains. When the weather is hot he complains. Almost every day he has one or two things to complain about and when I think about it, those are just simple things. Sometimes we end up arguing and that kind of attitude ruin my day. I am really upset and sometimes I feel it's my fault, that I cannot do anything for him. I'm tired of him because of this..
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26 responses
@jazzyrae (1745)
• United States
1 Aug 11
Perfectly normal. I moved in with my boyfriend in march and I noticed he wasn't the same thing make him get mad and complain. It's a step forward he feels comfortable enough with you to be honest.
@lumenmom (1986)
• United States
7 Aug 11
I disagree that it's perfectly normal when the complaining is all the time. It sounds like he is exercising a level of immaturity as well as a certain level of selfishness. He is actually dumping on you. I understand that he now feels more comfortable to share his true feelings, but as adults we have the capacity view to things positively or negatively. We have the ability to control our behavior so that even if we are feeling negatively about something, we don't have to spread that feeling to others. It is a very heavy weight to have someone who is always complaining around you. That's why you can't relax or concentrate on your needs. I know people who are like that, who complain all the time and it is such a downer. My spouse is the same way, at least around me but when he gets around other people, he puts on this front that he is so cheerful and fun to be around, not a complaint in the world. If you can talk to your boyfriend at all, try to tell him in a gentle way that his complaining bothers you or help him to see things in a more positive way. Otherwise, you will begin to resent him completely.
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
That's what my friends tell me, that he feels comfortable and safe complaining to me but he does not understand that sometimes I need time to relax and think at least for my self, my work etc. What he want is for me to listen and focus on what he has in mind. Like for example when he can't install some apps on his android phone, he easily gets mad and keep on stomping and scratching his head and so forth. It's tiring.
@Galena (9110)
2 Aug 11
these things are not your responsibility. he can make his own coffee. if he's not happy with your cooking, rather than complaining, he should cook himself. and grow up a bit. meat isn't vital to every meal, it's just another ingredient at a cooks disposal. if his slippers are wet, he should leave them somewhere they won't get wet. and as for complaining about the weather. it's not like there's anyone to blame for that. it sounds like he still thinks like a child, that needs everything done for him. and that's not being a man.
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
yes, most of the times his problem is very childish and that is what's tiring and irritating me because he's acting like a kid and not a mature man.
@Geomos (322)
• South Africa
2 Aug 11
Hi Cheated, It seems that you have answered your own question (I am tired of him because of this...) and you realise what to do about the situation. If he is complaining about minor things now, I would hate to imagine how he would complain if things got a little more involved. It definitely sounds like you need to tell him to take his complaints elsewhere and leave you to be happy and contented.
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
I understand and I am counting your votes.. keep you updated..
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
I think you need to talk to him about him. Perhaps he does not know in your end that its tiresome already and its hurting you. Sometimes you have to open your heart out and talk things. For all you know, he does not know how you feel deep inside knowing that you just accept his rant. Spend time with him and tell him in a calm manner. If the situation continues to be like this, then he definitely has an attitude problem and its time to perhaps consider another option. Best to you and hope that everything will be resolve for the mutual benefit.
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
I know he knew it but I don't even know if he cares about his attitude that is already irritating me. i don't know really.
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
my husband is sometimes like that too. he would complain to just anything, and literally anything that may caught his eyes and attention. whenever he do this, i would ask him if is it a problem? if it is, then he must solve it instead of just complaining, for it won't get him to nowhere. i can't do it myself because still, he won't be satisfy. there are also times when i just ignore him, for i could not do anything for it. he got his own standards and i've got mind. then if he's not satisfied with my standard, i'll let him do it his own. i hate quarrels, that's what i always told him. so if he want something well done, he needs to do it himself.
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
well, I am now sure that I am not alone, we exactly have the same kind of man who loves to complain, I guess you need to read other responses from our friends here. :)
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
This is really sad when our love one seems not to appreciate everything that we do. if you think and feel that you are being treated unfair why not talked with him. i am sure everything can be settled you only need to have an open communication. If after having trying to resolve the problem and you still feel that nothing change,then it's time for u to decide whether to stay with the relationship. have a good day jaiho®
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
Honestly I tried but it seems it just worked for how many days and after that it's back to the old same thing again. See, that's why it's really tiring and I confuse in every decision I have now.
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
2 Aug 11
What happens when you complain? Does he address your complaints or try to do things for you, or is it all about him? Because I don't see why you should put up with him complaining if he doesn't try to change things for you or for himself. My husband doesn't complain about things. If I try to cook him dinner, and it doesn't come out well, he says "oh, it'll work next time" and then he eats it. If the weather is hot he does mention it and then he changes into lighter clothes or drinks some water. So your partner complaining is not your fault. Some people just complain more.
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
When it's my time to complain he would just listen and nothing happens. He would also answer me with his own complaints. And I noticed that when I try to complain, it it his chance to complain as well because he know I am listening to him at that moment.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
I guess life isn't always a bed of roses. There will be times when our partners are the most awful person in the world. However, you mentioned that his sugar is a little bit high, I am a diabetic and I know how it feels like when sugar is high, we go complaining and everything just makes us upset. Perhaps his sugar isn't a little bit high, perhaps it's really high. I guess you just need to understand and be patient. Perhaps he needs to be checked. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
he's sugar sometimes jump above normal specially when he does not visit the gym every other day, I never heard that a diabetes can contribute to his habit of complaining and this is quite interesting for me. I guess I will research more on this. Thanks!
@vegegirl (828)
• Australia
3 Aug 11
Suggest you each get your own meals, so you can both have something you enjoy, or perhaps he could take you out to dinner so he can order what he likes, you can order what you like and he pays for it. There won't be any washing up for you then either. Sometimes men complain, but don't realise how much they are doing it - so bring it to his attention firstly. He may just be venting but not realise the effect he has on you. I have had this discussion with my partner - We realised I have a problem that I try and fix everything when he just wants to vent and for me to nod and listen, but not really do anything about it. So it helps having a discussion and i don't have to take his venting personally, and just say yes, or is that so but just continue with what I am doing.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
1 Aug 11
Always tired of complaining makes us upset. Yes this is so tiring in all aspects so we need a rest for this thing if we can. But unfortunately we cant. Better dont talk when he was complaining and stay calm let him talk and complain whatever he wants and stay calm so there is no arguments at the end. But you know i cannot blame you in this matter coz me too hate this kind of attitude. I feel irritated everytime i hear complains or teasing i feel suffocate and i almost wanted to be like rambo! Anyway stay calm and be patient with him.
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
yes, I tried to stay calm and patient but there are instances where in he is like forcing me to react and what I hate most is that he does not want to do or even try to do what I advice him. He always have reasons why he can't do it so I tell him to stop complaining if he does not want to look for simple solutions to his rantings.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
4 Aug 11
You didn't know he was like this before?
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
1 Aug 11
Then, do not listen to him. go out and go somewhere until he is done ranting about so and so.... My husband is similar to yours. Though, he seldom complains with the food (good thing, I know how to cook) but when he noticed that we often had pork, he hates it and starting to voice out his dislikes. And he complains about people, too. Colleagues, or even strangers and even the president of our country.. I used to listen to him but then I got fed up. So, I'm now ignoring him pretending that I have not heard him. When he noticed that I'm not reacting he shut himself up. TYhis way, I do not encourage further rantings but would make him realized that I'm not interested to listen and I do not care of what he thinks. It seems like our men has developed a habit of finding something to complain about anything.
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
I guess our men are similar because even my man seems like to complain all the time. And if there's nothing to complain about, he will start looking for something or someone to complain even if he knows that it is out of my reach. He complains about his work, the neighbor's dogs, complain about the shower that is not working properly etc. Oh my god..
@kristinad (185)
• United States
2 Aug 11
hello i am the tipe of person who dose not put up with that if he wonts coffee tell him to get if he dose not like how you do if. if he dose not like how you cook or go shopping tell him to do it and i would refuse to do it if he told me too so then over time he will realize how great of a person you are
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
I guess you are right, maybe I just need to be more strict. thanks
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
1 Aug 11
This happens in almost all house. Please tolerate him. He will be yours after some time. Just smile. Wherever u can correct , correct urself. Meat - if he purchases and brings then cook. I know u are managing. This sort of frustration should be curbed from the beginning. All relationship have one problem are other. There is no perfect individual including myself in this world. May be he needs more attention.
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
yeah, I can tolerate his attitude since I am not perfect as well, but sometimes it irritates me since I am always the first one to give in for us not to end up arguing. At times he make me sick.
@chertsy (3798)
• United States
2 Aug 11
Must be a man thing, lol, just kidding to the other guys. My husband is the same way. When he gets in one of his moods, he complains about everything under the sun and it's irritating to say the least. It's like nails on a chalk board sometimes and it puts me in a foul mood. If I even attempt to argue about it, it just escalates the problem. So, I gave up and just let him complain, a nice thing I learned from my mom. I just block him out and think about other things, which in my opinion is way more important that someone's driving, or a neighbor down the street, etc.
• United States
2 Aug 11
It is time to sit him down and ask him What is wrong. And if he will not tell you , then it is time to go. You shouldn't be treated like this.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
3 Aug 11
Sounds like a typical man to me.
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
3 Aug 11
Honestly I would tell him to grow up...his childhood years are over and I Am not your mother sooooo get over it!. At the end of the day let him deal with his problems they are not yours and is not your fault if the weather is not right! he can deal with that!
@anil02 (24688)
• India
3 Aug 11
When you have any mistake then accept is without any if but and also suggest your partner to take care himself. Living with peace and love is duty of you both, you are not only responcible fot it.
@xuyxuy (432)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
Pray for more patience this time. Soon you'll get used to it and will be able to adapt tho all the complains you'll hear or maybe the other way around, your partner will get used to your setting and will stop complaining. As they say, in a relationship, there is this give and take relationship. Hence, whatever complain he will utter, take it as it is. So pray hard for more patience and guidance toward a good relationship.