I’m afraid of my boyfriend.

I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year... but I quickly learned that he has a horrible temper. And when he’s mad, he starts to scream so loud it actually scares me.

So last night I was texting a guy friend. He got upset and snatched my phone. He started screaming like a serious maniac. He took my things and threw it out of his apartment and started yelling at me outside. His neighbors even came out and told him to calm down. As I was going to leave he grabbed me and told me to get back inside. After i went back in, he grabbed my arms and pushed me on his bed and started shouting some more literally in my face. I was terrified that he was seriously going to hurt me. I was finally able to get up from the bed, grabbed my things and went downstairs. As I was walking towards my car he grabbed my phone and wouldn’t give it back. So now him and I are outside arguing about my phone. Another neighbor had to come outside and ask if everything was okay. My arms are bruised from all the grabbing and I’m so disappointed.

I’m absolutely heartbroken. I love this man. I love his personality, the way he makes me smile and feel. He’s always there when I need him... but this temper of his scares me! I don’t know if I should run or give him another chance to really work on his temper.

He texted me earlier apologizing and saying he would never put his hands on me again... but my gut feeling tells me not to believe it .