Hello!
I am a mindfulness coach, and learning is the treasure of the body!
From your description, I can feel your inner doubts, confusion, entanglement, disappointment, pain, and helplessness, and I am excited to help you work through them!
I'm not going to get into the nitty-gritty of your relationship woes with your partner, but I've got three awesome tips for you!
First, I suggest you try to accept your current state. You've got this!
Doing so will make your heart feel slightly lighter, which will help you think about what to do next!
You say that you and your partner used to get along very well, that you shared everything with him and relied on him a lot. But recently, whenever you speak, express your views and thoughts, he gets angry with you. You find it hard to understand, but you know you can work through this together! Before, when you discussed problems, you would admit when you found something wrong with your thinking or when you didn't do something well. He would never admit when he was wrong. You feel that he has changed, and you find that he doesn't seem to like you as much as before. So you don't want to speak much in front of him. But you can! In fact, this state of mind is understandable, because everyone longs to be recognized and to be treated as an equal when spending time with their partner. So try to accept your current state of mind, "see" the confused, torn self inside you who doesn't know what to do for the time being, and this will give you extra mental energy to think about other things. Otherwise, your mind will be filled with all kinds of negative emotions. But you know you can work through this together!
The good news is that you can change your situation by simply accepting it! It may sound a bit contradictory, but it's true. Change is all about allowing for no change.
Secondly, I suggest you take a rational look at your situation.
Rational thinking is a great way to understand yourself and reality better!
To rationalize, you need to do the following two things, and I know you can do it!
One of the best things you can do is understand that it is only after spending a long time together that you can truly understand a person.
You said in your description that you feel he has changed. It is probably because you have been together for a long time, and in fact, this feeling is normal because it means you really know him!
When you were together before, he probably showed more of his "good" side, and you were also very happy. However, as time goes by, you will see each other's "bad" side (no one is perfect, everyone has some shortcomings or inadequacies, as well as aspects that the other person does not approve of). This is also the reason why you feel that he has changed. He hasn't changed, it's just that you don't understand him—and now you have the chance to get to know him better!
From this perspective, the fact that you feel he has changed is actually a great thing! You're seeing the real him, not just those aspects that meet your criteria for a partner.
Second, get this: the status quo can be changed because you can change!
In other words, after you have exercised your subjective initiative, you will probably know whether you are afraid that he will end the relationship or whether you don't like him anymore when you don't speak in front of him. This is an amazing opportunity for you to gain clarity and move forward with confidence!
When you look at it rationally like this, I'm sure you'll find that the various negative emotions in your heart will be resolved somewhat!
I have one more suggestion for you: focus on yourself and think about what you can do to make yourself feel better!
When you look at your own state rationally, you may also know what to do! At this point, you focus on yourself and try your best to do it!
For example, you can ask yourself what you liked about him in the first place, whether those likes still exist, whether you still want to be with him, and whether you feel confident and hopeful about the future with him. This kind of self-examination can help you determine whether you still like him, so that you know what choice to make next and your heart may feel a little lighter.
You can also try communicating with him sincerely, calmly, and without any emotional involvement. Tell him your thoughts and feelings about him without judgment. Listen to what he has to say, and then decide what to do next. This will also help you determine whether he still cares about you.
You can also try expressing your true thoughts to him or asking him questions to see if he still yells at you or ends the relationship after getting angry. I think that even if he really ends the relationship because of this, you probably won't be too sad! After all, if the stability of your relationship depends on your not daring to speak up, then there is no true love in that kind of relationship. In this way, you will also know what decision to make, and you'll be ready to take the next step!
Once you know how he thinks and what he does, and whether you still have confidence and expectations of him, you'll know the answer! And so on. The bottom line is, you need to know that you can do something to improve the situation.
Once you start taking action, you'll be amazed at how quickly those negative emotions start to melt away. It's incredible how taking action can be the best way to beat those negative feelings!
I really hope my answer helps you! If you want to chat some more, just click on "Find a coach" at the bottom and I'll be in touch!
Comments
I can totally relate to how you're feeling. It's really tough when the person you trust and rely on starts reacting negatively to your thoughts. I wonder if he's going through some personal stress that makes him less patient than before.
It sounds like communication between you two has hit a rough patch. Maybe it's time for an honest talk about both of your feelings and concerns. Sometimes we need to remind each other why we started this journey together.
Your relationship seems to have lost its balance. It's important to feel valued for who you are, not just for what you agree on. Perhaps discussing your fears openly might help rebuild the connection and understanding you once had.
It's heartbreaking when someone you love starts to dismiss your opinions. Maybe suggesting couples therapy could provide a neutral space to address these issues and learn healthier ways to communicate with each other.
Feeling afraid to express yourself is such a difficult place to be in a relationship. It might be worth exploring if there are underlying issues either one of you is facing that are affecting your interactions. Opening up about your insecurities could bring you closer again.