Why does my boyfriend call me emotional every time I tell him when something he does bothers me?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend and I have been together for 8 months. We're both relaxed people, and everything at first started great. Things reciprocated. Now, I'm the one putting in the work and effort. I expressed this to him, and he dismissed my feelings but said he'd change. He'd do the same thing again.. ignoring me for a couple days and putting in no effort when he used to do a lot more. It got to the point where I started to get depressed, felt lonely and not loved. I felt taken advantage of. he's awful at trying to see the others pov and argues. I brought it up again and started crying put of frustration. He said he couldn't be with an emotional person. I just love hard and I'd rather have the strength to communicate serious things than cheat on him to fill in the void like his exes did.

[Anonymous]

I think what you’re taking about is most men. Yes we tend to lay it on heavy to begin w, but eventually this is how things turn out. I don’t know how much attention you’re asking for but a lot of women that I’ve known want attention just about everyday. Men aren’t like that. It’s not a natural thing to us. There has to be a compromise. You can’t expect him to be like this 5-7 days a week. Men don’t need as much attention in most cases as women do. You could leave men along for a week or so and we’d be ok w it. Men like having women around but not having them around. Meaning I don’t always want you near me 24/7. Trust me you’re not the only woman who feels this way. A lot of women posting on this site ask the same thing.

[Asker]

Honestly, the only attention I want is a "good morning I hope you have a good day!" Something like that.. just one sign of acknowledgement and my day is made. Its the little things to me that make me happy and satisfied.

[Opinion Owner]

You’re an exception. A lot of women aren’t like that. Even when they say that’s all they want they keep texting asking more questions.

[Anonymous]

He sounds like he needs a bit of time to mature

[Asker]

Lol he's 31. It's sad.