My making you feel guilty about speaking your truth (which you must and should), he is diverting attention from the real issue here. It's not about him, it's about you, and the way he treats you. You didn't hurt him by asking for the encouragement and respect you so richly deserve. Any relationship where one person is undermining another is an abusive relationship. Little by little this kind of behavior becomes more and more powerful and it can really wreck your life and self esteem. Don't let him do it. Don't take it in. Realize that there seems to be a power struggle here and he's trying to keep you down. Also realize that good, honest, open communication is at the heart of all relationships. If you both can't work things out alone, go see a counselor and get the guidance you need.
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It's sad that some people can only see life from their point-of-view and their own feelings.
Welcome to the board,
Did he at least acknowledge that he does those things and that he is sorry for hurting you? Or was it all about how you have now hurt him?
I hate to say it but it sounds like he has abusive tendancies to me.
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My making you feel guilty about speaking your truth (which you must and should), he is diverting attention from the real issue here. It's not about him, it's about you, and the way he treats you. You didn't hurt him by asking for the encouragement and respect you so richly deserve. Any relationship where one person is undermining another is an abusive relationship. Little by little this kind of behavior becomes more and more powerful and it can really wreck your life and self esteem. Don't let him do it. Don't take it in. Realize that there seems to be a power struggle here and he's trying to keep you down. Also realize that good, honest, open communication is at the heart of all relationships. If you both can't work things out alone, go see a counselor and get the guidance you need.
All good wishes,
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