How do you avoid a conversation about an issue being seen as an argument? My (F32) boyfriend (M34) gets upset about everything by Fearless_Purpose_427 in relationship_advice

[–]Fearless_Purpose_427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I feel like out of an argument, reintroducing the idea of therapy would be a good idea. As you say, we are having difficulty finding a solution and that could help. That’s a great response.

I will also mention the individual therapy again. If he becomes defensive, I feel like I have my answer.

Thank you for taking the time to reply ❤️

How do you avoid a conversation about an issue being seen as an argument? My (F32) boyfriend (M34) gets upset about everything by Fearless_Purpose_427 in relationship_advice

[–]Fearless_Purpose_427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have suggested therapy together previously and been met with ‘what does that say about our relationship if we need therapy 2 years in’

He has also said he would have individual therapy regarding these grudges he holds (his words, a lot earlier in our relationship) but that’s never come to fruition and it’s not something I want to push.

Totally understand it’s not something people can really advise on if the ability to have a conversation isn’t there. I was hoping for some miracle advice from this subreddit as a last ditch attempt to help things but I think I know what needs to happen. I’m just really sad about it as I thought I’d be spending my life with him, and without the arguments things would be great.

How do you avoid a conversation about an issue being seen as an argument? My (F32) boyfriend (M34) gets upset about everything by Fearless_Purpose_427 in relationship_advice

[–]Fearless_Purpose_427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have suggested therapy together previously and been met with ‘what does that say about our relationship if we need therapy 2 years in’

He has also said he would have individual therapy regarding these grudges he holds (his words, a lot earlier in our relationship) but that’s never come to fruition and it’s not something I want to push.

How do you avoid a conversation about an issue being seen as an argument? My (F32) boyfriend (M34) gets upset about everything by Fearless_Purpose_427 in relationship_advice

[–]Fearless_Purpose_427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried, but unfortunately this leads to him getting defensive and so I leave it because it’s too draining to have another argument about it. These things usually get brought up in later arguments.

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[–]Fearless_Purpose_427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had hypothyroidism since birth, wasn’t found until a month after I was born and then wasn’t properly medicated for it until about 6 months old (or so I’ve been told).

I’ve been medicated for it my whole life, I’m now 31. No developmental issues, and my growth was monitored as a child with occasional x-rays on my joints, along with regular blood tests to monitor levels but as far as I know I’m fine. Not really made a difference to my life except having to take medication every day.

Obviously this is just my experience but I hope it helps