Okay ladies, I need a little advice. Me and my boyfriend have been together for almost a year and things have started to get a little rocky and emotionally draining. We seem to be arguing more than often, even about the smallest things. But when we argue he always says things to disrespect me and put me down. For example, recently in an argument we had he told me that my feelings didn’t matter and that I am/act like a child. (we are both in our 20s btw) and it has really taken a toll on me mentally. Whenever we have these arguments he always puts the blame on me, says things like that and doesn’t seem to care about me or our relationship. Whenever I bring this up to him, I’m told I’m doing too much or “being too emotional and sensitive”. I’ve started not to even talk to him about my feelings or try to bottle it in as much as possible in order to avoid confrontation. I grew up in a really confrontational and dysfunctional home so I avoid arguments and fights as much as possible.

I don’t really have anybody to go & talk about this with so I’ve really been on my own trying to learn how to deal with it.

He really is a great guy, one of the best things that have ever came into my life. He makes me feel like a queen but when he gets like this, I feel more insecure and bad about myself than ever.

What should I do?