Malaysia Raelynna month agoI (26F) have been dating my boyfriend (29M) for three months, and we argue at least once a week over small things because he’s very sensitive. A simple conversation I expect to take 15-20 minutes to clear things up turns into an argument that drags on for 2-3 hours because he keeps going over the same points. Even when I try to just acknowledge and apologize, it still lasts too long. For example, we’ve argued over me staying late at work (I’m a nurse and had a busy night), me not explaining why I was "late" to a date (I wasn’t technically late, but I struggled to find parking), and not texting him terms of endearment like “babe” or “honey” enough. Once, when I pulled away from a kiss because I felt overstimulated, he got offended, and the conversation turned into an argument about how he felt rejected, even though I tried to explain my feelings. These may seem like minor issues, but the arguments are draining. I often feel mentally exhausted and have had depressive episodes where I can’t get out of bed. We have these lengthy discussions before and after my shifts, and it affects my work and sleep. I’ve told him how I feel, and when I try to talk about choosing battles, he says he doesn’t believe in bottling things up. Instead, he wants to address everything right away. While he’s generally a nice guy—affectionate, considerate, and makes plans to take me out—I feel like the constant arguing has been taking a toll on my peace and happiness in the relationship. Am I wrong for considering breaking up?1887
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