The exclusivity and monopolization of love is what makes the two of you so special to each other in a relationship.
It's also worth noting that exclusivity and possessiveness can sometimes lead to more conflicts.
The deeper the love, the more exclusive it becomes, my dear.
It's totally normal to want to control things when you're afraid of losing someone you love.
It's so great that you love each other, but it's also normal to have your moments where you don't see eye to eye. If you don't handle this well, you might feel like you're suffocating from too much love or being driven apart by the pressure.
1. Mutual trust is the foundation for honest communication.
You've been with your boyfriend for more than four years. Not long ago, you had a fight with him, and for the first time, he didn't come to comfort you. The reason was that he told me before I went to sleep that a female classmate had asked him questions and wanted to report back to me. I didn't say anything at the time, but he said that the classmate should also know that he hadn't slept, so he would return a little later. I was very upset when I heard this, and I lost my temper with him. I'm sorry if I came across as angry.
You've been with your boyfriend for four years now, and I truly believe you know each other well.
Not long ago, you had a little disagreement with him, and for the first time, he didn't come to comfort you. This shows that in the past, he was the one who always gave in, and you still feel that you are valued deeply, right?
I'm just wondering, why didn't he come to comfort you this time?
He might feel like he can't stop female classmates from asking him questions, that he's told you everything and hasn't kept anything from you, and that he might've just wanted to reply to her out of politeness. He might not understand why you're so upset.
I can see why you got so upset. It's totally understandable! I think the reason you're so worried is that you think he might want to get back together with that girl. And it's not just out of politeness, but because he still has a good impression of her. If he ignores her, I bet you'd feel a lot better, right?
I really feel that you both probably lack trust in each other, sweetheart.
It's totally understandable that you don't believe he's faithful to you or that you're the only one for him. We all have insecurities like this from time to time. It's just that you need him to prove it to yourself.
It's so hard when you don't feel like your partner trusts you. It's like they need to constantly confess and explain to you to prove their devotion to you.
This kind of back-and-forth can really take a toll on both of you.
You know, the only way you can really let each other in is if you trust each other enough.
Even though you don't trust him as much as you'd like, you're still honest with him, just in a way that's a little intense.
If you could say to him in a gentle way that you're just afraid he'll like someone else and you don't want to lose him, and if you make him feel a little uncomfortable, ask him to understand and hope that he can give you more security, maybe he won't feel so oppressed.
2. Why not use a retreat to help relieve your boyfriend's tension?
The main reason was that he had previously been chatting with a girl in his class. He told me afterwards that the girl had approached him after I had gone to bed, and that he had deleted the chat history because he was afraid that I would be angry. He told me what they had talked about, and I was very upset about it. I asked to see the chat history before I would believe him, and I also told him that he must never delete any chat history in the future.
I can imagine it must have been a bit confusing when he was chatting with a girl and then deleting the chat history. It's natural to have some doubts when you're in that situation.
If you were in this situation, I bet your first reaction would be: if they haven't said anything out of line, why would they delete the chat history?
I totally get why you're feeling this way.
His explanation was that he was afraid of making you angry, which was totally understandable! If he really didn't talk to girls much and you didn't allow him to contact any other girls, he might not let you see any signs of chatting with girls, even if they were just normal schoolmates.
I just want to give you a heads-up that this might make you more suspicious.
I think it would be really helpful if you could take a step back, stop prying into his conversations with girls, and if he could take a step forward and share his friendships with you on his own terms.
3. The feeling of not controlling each other and being free.
I totally get it now. We were at an event together at our school, and he didn't really interact with that girl. He still adores me, and it's no different from before, but after we had a fight this time, he fell asleep. Later, he told me that no matter what he did, it was wrong. He said that nothing was right, and it felt like we weren't on an equal footing. Before, he wanted to take the civil service exam and go somewhere else, but I didn't agree, and in the end, he chose my side. We both cried afterwards. He felt that he wasn't that motivated, that he wasn't capable, and that he couldn't give me the life I wanted. It was very stressful.
I can see that you're feeling insecure, sweetie.
Your many controlling behaviors towards your boyfriend show that you're feeling insecure.
It's totally understandable that you need to see your boyfriend's chat history with other people to feel secure. And it's only natural that you're not at ease when he goes to another city to take the civil service exam.
It's only when your boyfriend spoils you unconditionally that you feel like you occupy the most important place in his heart.
I can see that your boyfriend is feeling really stressed. It seems like no matter what he does, he can't seem to meet your expectations, which must be really frustrating for him.
It's so hard when you feel like your boyfriend is trying his best and nothing he does is right. It can feel like you're being controlled. It's also really tough when he feels like he can't say anything or that he can't meet your demands. It's so hard when you feel like you're pushing him away.
He's got a lot on his plate, and it's taking a toll on him. You're feeling the strain too, poor thing.
It's a two-way street, my friend. The person who controls also needs to give a lot.
I know it can be tough, but I'm here to help! To make things easier for you both and to help reduce any tension, I suggest you try not to control everything, trust him to handle his own affairs, and just do your part.
I'm sure this will help to increase attraction and cohesion in no time!
Also, show him some love in return for all his spoiling of you. This will help him feel seen and will bring more balance and stability to your relationship.
In the moment, you can give each other some time and calm down, my friend.
You can also take the initiative to reconcile with him, understand his difficulties, and then find a way for both of you to get along comfortably. I'm here for you if you need me!
I really hope these answers can help you!
Hi, I'm Yan Guilai, a psychological counselor. I wish you all the best!
Comments
I can't believe this happened after four years, it feels like trust has been such a big issue. I just don't know how to feel safe anymore when he's hiding things, even if it's just chat history.
It's frustrating because I want to trust him but then these things happen. I guess I need some time to process everything and figure out if we can move past this or not.
Honestly, I'm still hurt that he didn't comfort me after the fight. It made me feel like our connection isn't as strong as I thought it was. I wish he could have handled it better.
I appreciate that he told me what they talked about and hasn't interacted with her since. But it's hard to shake off the feeling of betrayal. I wonder if this is something we can fully recover from.
The fact that he fell asleep after our argument really upset me. It felt like he was avoiding dealing with the problem. I hope we can find a way to communicate more effectively in the future.