I've been in a relationship for 6 years - living together for 3. I am 27 and my partner 33. Over the course of our relationship we've had some issues:
1. Financially, though I'm younger i carry most of the financial responsibility. I pay more than my fair share of the bills; have had my credit ruined by co-signing for a loan my partner needed; am constantly having to give him money or cover bills that he is supposed to cover.
2. My partner is a bit possessive. he believes that I should only see my friends when he has something to do, or during my lunch time at work. Any other time, my free time belongs to him
3. He can be disrespectful, when angry speaks to me like some hoodlum who's about to fight on the streets - has done it in public which is really embarrassing
The thing is whenever I try to address any of these issues he claims that I'm playing the victim card, that it's my "favorite role to play". This pretty much takes away any valid complains or issues that I bring up and just makes me feel like I have to just deal with it as best I can and not address it.
He can be a very loving and caring guy, but after 6 years of being together I don't know if this is what I should be dealing with for the rest of my life. Any advise?
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