Hello! I'm Jiang 61.
Thank you for trusting us and telling us your troubles so that we can help you find a solution. You've come to us with the issue of being made to cry by your boyfriend on the first day of the New Year. You're asking whether you're to blame or whether he doesn't care about you.
"After reading your detailed introduction and understanding your situation, I'm going to hug you first, and then we'll explore this issue together.
1. Introduction
1⃣️ Red envelope?
You said, "Last night was New Year's Eve, and he sent me a red envelope (the original red envelope) around 7 o'clock, without changing it to Happy New Year or anything. I didn't want to accept it, but I did transfer 520 to him. After midnight, he only sent me a message saying he was sleeping. I told him I wasn't sleeping, and he said goodnight."
Later, we videoed him falling asleep before hanging up. I didn't sleep all night (because I was keeping watch over my deceased parents), but my phone inexplicably turned off and fell to the ground. I turned it on thinking my boyfriend would send me a red envelope or wish me a happy new year, but there was nothing. I was quite disappointed and lost. Later, I sent him a good morning message and videoed my home for 3 minutes to express my disappointment. I got angry, and I stopped answering when he called. After thinking for a while, I decided it was better to talk things out rather than have a cold war. I took the initiative to video the other person, but the two of us didn't say anything together. I said that he didn't care about me, didn't value me, and didn't favor me. I also said that what I cared about wasn't the red envelope, but your intentions. For example, it doesn't matter how much the red envelope is worth; you have to bring your own words of improvement (happy new year) instead of the system default of congratulations on getting rich.
I also asked him if he was broke, and if he was broke, I wouldn't be so stubborn. He said he would transfer money to me, and I knew he wasn't going to. He also said that I only care about myself, and always make him guess my thoughts for no reason, that he is tired of it and feels hurt when I break up with him so easily (but I didn't break up with him easily, and I never really broke up with him). Blocking and deleting didn't do anything.
What's this about a red envelope?
On New Year's Eve, your boyfriend sent you a plain red envelope without a greeting, which made you feel uncomfortable and prompted you to decline it. However, you considered that you had already given him 520 yuan for the New Year, which demonstrated your intentions.
I am disappointed.
You waited all night for a new expression of good wishes, but none came. You were disappointed and told him how you felt after wishing him a good morning.
I want to know if you care.
You made it clear to him that you didn't care about the amount of the red envelope, but that you did care about a sincere blessing from him. That was proof that he cared about you. From this, you thought that he didn't care about you, didn't value you, didn't love you, etc.
arguments
He doesn't realize the significance of the well wishes to you. He thinks you're making a big deal out of nothing because he's already transferred money to you. You argue, and he thinks you're too self-centered. When conflicts arise, you always make him guess what you're thinking, and you mention breaking up all the time. He feels sad and tired.
In hindsight, you are certain that you never mentioned breaking up with him or unfriended him.
2⃣️, sad
You said, "I was crying on New Year's Day anyway, so I don't know what other people were doing. It's not my fault."
He doesn't care about me. He doesn't want to put any effort into me.
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You are sad.
After the argument, you didn't solve the problem. You made yourself even sadder, crying and sobbing.
Question:
You need to determine whether the issue you had with your boyfriend is your responsibility, his responsibility, or if he simply doesn't care about you and isn't paying attention to you.
2. Causes of conflict
1⃣️, Different focus
The focus of attention is...
The focus of attention is the object or field that people are particularly concerned about or value at a certain moment or in a certain situation. It can be specific, such as a person's interest in a particular topic or activity, or it can be abstract, such as the experience of a certain emotion or state.
In daily life, the focus of attention changes depending on personal needs, circumstances, or the stage of life.
We have different concerns.
The issue with the red envelope on the 30th night is that you have different focuses. You want a sincere "blessing message" to show he cares about you.
You value his intentions and care. He is focused on the fact that he did this and transferred the money to you, and everything else is just a formality.
There is no right or wrong between you. You simply have different focuses and a lack of consistent communication.
2⃣️, Expectations
Expectations
Expectations are a feeling of longing and hope within the heart. They can be expectations of good things in the future or expectations of a certain person or thing.
You are disappointed.
From your conversations with your boyfriend, it's clear you have high expectations of him. You pay close attention to his every word and action, care about your place in his heart, and are concerned about his attitude towards you. When your expectations aren't met, you feel a gap in your heart and believe he doesn't love you very much.
3⃣, Attachment
Attachment is the glue that binds relationships. It's about feeling connected to someone and having a strong emotional bond. When this is missing, it can lead to feelings of emptiness and a lack of intimacy.
From your description, I am convinced that your attachment relationship is of the anxious type and that you are a melancholic personality.
You have an anxious attachment style.
People with an anxious attachment style invest all their feelings in a relationship, but often find that the other person does not want the relationship to develop as intimate as they would like. This lack of intimacy can make them feel uneasy, and sometimes they may even worry that their partner does not value them as much as they value them.
Their behavior is as follows:
Anxious attachment people are always on their guard in intimate relationships, constantly pondering every move of the other person. They are afraid of unstable relationships and feel insecure, so they behave clingingly and give others the impression of being stalkers.
People with a melancholic personality
People with a melancholic personality have:
They are thoughtful, highly sensitive, idealistic, and in pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Strengths: You are delicate and perceptive, loyal and reliable, talented and insightful.
The disadvantages are that they are obsessive, indecisive, self-centered, pessimistic, and passive.
You are sensitive, perfectionistic, tend to dwell on things, and are self-centered. This makes you think more about your own feelings, which causes conflicts.
3. What to do
1⃣️, Mutual understanding
We all have differences.
There are two types of differences: differences between things and contradictions within things. The latter is not intensified and reflects the diversity of things. It can also be used to describe individual differences, including physical, mental, cognitive differences, and differences in opinions about things.
Mutual understanding is key.
We come from different families and cultural backgrounds, so differences in personality, thinking, living habits, and perceptions are to be expected. Men and women also have different views on the same issue. If you understand these differences between you and have mutual understanding, you can let go of these differences and gradually assimilate.
2⃣️, Consistent communication
Communication is essential in a relationship. Many couples often misunderstand each other and have arguments when they don't know each other well enough. This is not a bad thing. It is a reminder that you have differences and need to communicate further to increase mutual understanding.
Consistent communication is the key to reducing misunderstandings and enhancing your relationship.
Consistent communication is key.
Consistent communication means that when you communicate with the other person, your verbal and non-verbal information must align with your inner feelings. In consistent communication, you must give the self, the other person, and the situation the attention and respect they deserve.
This model of human speech demonstrates inner awareness, with expression and speech in alignment, inner harmony and balance, and a strong sense of self-worth.
This is the consistent communication method.
The following sentence patterns are commonly used in consistent communication exercises and expressions. After a long period of time, you will be able to truly communicate in a consistent manner. The specific sentence patterns are as follows:
When...
Describe the objective situation in a clear, objective manner, without any accusations or emotions.
My feeling is...
State your feelings and emotions clearly.
I expect...
Clearly express what you want the other person to do, specify your needs, and make them quantifiable, executable, and visible expectations.
I believe...
Describe your expectations for a good relationship.
Use congruent communication and align your feelings, actions, and words to send a consistent message to the other person. This will reduce misunderstandings and ensure a harmonious romantic life.
3⃣️, Learn to listen.
Listen.
Listening means listening attentively to the voices or opinions of others in order to understand and respect their views. It is an act of respecting and understanding others, so you must listen attentively to the voices of others, including their opinions, suggestions, and complaints.
Learn to listen.
When we interact with people and fall in love, we learn to listen. We can not only hear the sound, but more importantly, we can understand and care about the other person's feelings. By listening, we can establish better communication, cooperation, and intimacy with others.
I have read your question and from my perspective as a third party, I believe my advice will be helpful to you. Have a nice day!
Comments
I understand how hurt and confused you must be feeling right now. It seems like there was a lot of miscommunication on both sides, and the lack of New Year's wishes or messages added to your disappointment. It's important for both partners to feel valued and thought of, especially during significant moments like New Year's Eve.
It sounds like you're feeling very undervalued and that has really upset you. The red envelope wasn't just about the money for you but about the sentiment behind it. You wanted to see that he was thinking of you in a special way for the new year.
The situation seems quite complex with emotions running high on both ends. It's clear you were looking forward to some warmth and acknowledgment from him, and not receiving that could naturally lead to feeling neglected. Perhaps discussing what each of you expects in terms of gestures and communication can help bridge this gap.
You've expressed that it's not the amount of money that matters but the thoughtfulness behind the gesture, which is an important distinction. It seems like you want more than just transactions between you two; you want meaningful interactions that show he cares about your feelings.
It's heartbreaking that you felt so alone on such a significant day, especially given the personal reasons you were awake all night. Misunderstandings like these can happen, but it's crucial to talk through them. Maybe you both need to have an honest conversation about what support looks like in your relationship.