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Why does my boyfriend like to get me riled up and frustrated to the point of crying?

He knows the things that upset me, and he goes through the list every day. He does the same things over and over, and over the past year I'm worn down and it makes me so frustrated that I cry.

His behavior is different around other people, he just focuses this attention on me. I've made my feelings really clear, and he admits to doing these things, but he won't stop.

Update:

We live together, so I'm not just going to leave him, but he didn't do this before we lived together, or at least not as badly.

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  • 7 years ago

    The real question is why you continue to stay with a man who treats you that way.

    He's the same person he was before you both moved in together, it's just that he doesn't feel like he has to hide it any more. He's so sure of you now that he's finally able to show you his true colors.

    I know it's hard to leave an abuser, but leaving is what you must do, if you want to have happiness and sanity in your life. The counselors at the National Domestic Violence hotline (http://www.thehotline.org/ ) can help you sort out your feelings and put together a plan to leave safely. Their toll-free, 24/7 number is 1-800-799-7233 .

  • ?
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    I know how complex and complicated these things can be - deciding what to do, when our feelings are entangled in it. I would say try to figure out if it's more you, or more him, that is causing this reaction. Sometimes we create our own complications through our fears and sensitivities, and sometimes it really could be the other person that is being insensitive. Think through this. What is your gut feeling. Do you feel it in you that he is 'the one'? Someone who 'feels' right, that brings a certain sense of comfort to you? If not, then you know what to do. Please talk to him about it, and also do self-reflection to get to the bottom of it. If needed, talking to a counselor would help I would say. Goodluck with your decision. Whatever be the case, a relationship, should not be distressing. Something needs attention or a decision needs to be taken.

  • Liz
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    He's a bully. He was bullying you from day one, and when you were stupid enough to move in with him, he stepped it up a notch. He gets satisfaction out of keeping you miserable. Since you say you won't leave him, there's no advice anyone can give you. Stay and learn to live your life as a doormat.

  • hickey
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Rile Me Up

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    It's become a game to him. Just because you live with someone does not mean you 100% must stay with them. I wouldn't want to date a guy who enjoyed pushing my buttons to such an extent.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    He's your boyfriend. You don't need to divorce him, just leave him. Why would you stay with someone that treats you that way?

  • 7 years ago

    Because he's immature and a jerk. My bf likes to work me up but he jokes and he knows what's enough and what not to work me up on. Sounds like you need to straighten him out

  • 7 years ago

    He's an ***.

    He loves doing this to you to see you lose it.

    He's not going to stop unlcess you move out / dump him or you no longer amuse him and gets bored with your crying.

  • Possum
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    He's a sadist. Do you want to spend your life with an evil man? It's your choice.

  • 7 years ago

    Why is this question not in singles and dating as you and him are dating, not married?

    Post this ludicrous nonsense over there, not in marriage and divorce.

    You chose him, now you are going to have to deal with it.

    He is immature, simple as that. Its your choice to be with him or you have the option to find another fish out in the open sea.

    Why are you living with him when you are not married to him? Let me guess you and him also have a child together?

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