There was a time (after 3-4 months of relationship) when me and my boyfriend had many fights regarding time and attention. Because he was too engrossed in his work and barely had time for me. And there were times when he gave me fake hopes. We sorted things.
After 6 months, again the same thing happened. But then, I gave him two options - putting efforts or breakup. He chose breakup. But after 7 days of that, he asked me to come back. I didn't, but at one point, I did.
And after that, he has changed himself a lot. He has started putting efforts. Meeting me whenever it's possible. Calling me. texting me. And now, it's almost a year together.
But what happened in past - my friends still hate him for hurting me so much, but if I am over it, and if I am happy with him from almost last 5-6 months, then I think they should understand that he has changed. I don't know how and why he changed so much. But I just don't want to hear anything bad about him. I want my friends to appreciate him.
What should I do? I am even tired of listening to the taunts (about me being with not a good guy)
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This is the problem with complaining about a partner to friends and family. After we work through the differences, we expect our friends and family to just forget whatever we told them... and it's not easy to let go of what we've been told in the past.
It sounds like you expect him to mold himself into your ideal partner. Have you taken the time to learn what his ideal partner is? Show consideration for him if you want him to show consideration for you. Changes made for another tend to be temporary and/or conditional, so don't assume what you see now will continue indefinitely. If he has attached any conditions, make sure you understand what they are and are clear whether he will see them in you or not. Find out his perception of a relationship rather than just expect him to conform to yours. Are you realistic regarding the other demands on his time and energy, or do you expect to be put first? If you expect to be put first, clearly state that to him. Ask him what was behind his changes and how they are impacting him.
Your friends are not going to appreciate him, as they care more about protecting you than seeing value in him. If they continue to taunt you, ask them what they see as the results of the taunts and whether those are the results they want to see. Tell them that whether they taunt you or not, your choice of partner will always be yours, not theirs. If you don't want them involving themselves in your relationship, never complain to them about your partner.
Find some new friends, but don't dump the old ones.
Walk away from your so called friends