Does your boyfriend have the answers to your emotional struggles?

Your boyfriend doesn’t have the answers to your emotional struggles—nor is he the answer to them. He can be there for you, but he can’t fix your insides for you.

What does it mean when your boyfriend doesn’t care about you?

He knows you want to go to graduate school, medical school, or law school, but he just doesn’t care. Instead of supporting you and helping you search for the best programs, he says, “Oh, that’s nice.” This could be part of a much larger issue: He might not be interested in many of your preferences and desires, big or small.

What should I do if my boyfriend won’t step it up?

Your next move is to tell him the truth: you’re looking for a boyfriend, not an occasional texting buddy, dinner companion, and sex partner. If he’s not gonna step it up, you’re gonna step out. (Tweet this quote!) Sadly, I predict that’s exactly what will happen.

How do I tell my boyfriend I don’t feel loved?

Some might call that romantic. Just as therapists will suggest to couples, “Before you say that you don’t feel heard, it will help to consider how well you listen,” I would suggest that before you say that you don’t feel loved in the way you want, it will help you to consider how well you’re loving your boyfriend in the way he wants.

Is there anything my boyfriend can’t do for me?

Beyond that, there’s not much he can do, no matter how strong his love for you, because we can’t create inner peace for the people we love the most (something that’s true not just for our partners, but also largely for our children). Your boyfriend doesn’t have the answers to your emotional struggles—nor is he the answer to them.

How to get your partner to be more emotional?

You want to give your partner a safe haven for their emotions, a place free of judgment where they feel their emotions are respected and valued. Even a joke can make them pull their head back into their shell like a terrified turtle. 4. Realize There’s A Reason Why They Can’t Be Emotional