Guys, What should I do about my boyfriends mean behavior?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years we have had rough patches and he stuck by my side through my insecurities. I do give him a hard time from time to time, but nothing excessively. I’m sure he gets tired of it so I’ve tried to change lately he’s been working a lot which has me upset, he got mad at me and said I don’t support him and since then he’s been more on the annoyance side. I like words of affirmation, and I constantly asked if he loves me this annoys him but recently he’s been mean about it, which is not like him. I tried giving space and he seem to come back around. He would call say loves me, but when we spend time, we just relax then sometimes he naps even though we just see each other on the weekend I asked him the day after we hung out if he missed me and he said no that he just told me yesterday I’ve been hurt by this because he’s just been mean, Can you text me this morning good morning babe and then he missed me I’m wondering for the guys I feel like he’s taking me for granted since I’m always there and always trying to please him from my past mistakes. Should I tell him I need space what would you do?

[Anonymous]

It's important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner about your feelings and concerns. If your boyfriend's behavior has been hurtful or mean, it's important to let him know how it's affecting you and to give him a chance to address it.

You could try saying something like, "I've noticed that your behavior towards me has been more on the annoyance side lately and it's been hurtful. Can we talk about what's been bothering you and how we can work to improve our relationship?"

It's also important to set boundaries and take care of yourself. If you feel like you need space or time to yourself, it's okay to communicate that to your partner and take a break from the relationship if necessary.

Ultimately, you deserve to be with someone who treats you with kindness and respect. If your boyfriend is not willing to work on his behavior and make positive changes in the relationship, it may be worth considering whether this is the right relationship for you.