It could be; sometimes the person who you love the most drives you the craziest. If you guys are fighting a lot about small stuff, it might be a good idea to have a conversation and make sure that there’s nothing bigger going on. It might just be stress, but if there’s a bigger misunderstanding that might cause smaller fights, it’s best to nip it in the bud before it really blows up. The bottom line is that arguing can be okay if it’s productive. As long as you’re feeling loved and respected in your relationship, a few little spats are okay!

If the fights that you’re having with your boyfriend are affecting your daily life outside of that relationship, it might be time to take a step back and think about if it’s worth staying with him. You deserve to be loved and respected in a relationship, and if you’re walking away from every conversation you have with him feeling badly about yourself, then he doesn’t deserve to be with you. Arguing can be okay if you’re fighting fair and resolving conflicts, but if your arguments leave you feeling put down, that’s not a sign of a healthy relationship. If you’re comfortable having a conversation about why you’ve been fighting so much, that might help you guys see eye to eye on this. Calmly ask him about your arguments, listen to his reasoning, and share your own point of view. This may help you guys resolve some of your conflicts before they blossom into larger arguments.

Jealousy is a tough thing to deal with in a relationship. You might want to talk to your boyfriend and see where his head is at—maybe it’s a misunderstanding or maybe he has a friend who is going through something similar—you won’t know until you ask! It’s really important to have boundaries in a relationship, and it seems like he crossed one here. You should definitely tell him if you feel uncomfortable that he looked through your texts and try to get to the bottom of why he thought you were cheating.

If you don’t feel comfortable talking to your boyfriend about this, try reaching out to a trusted friend or adult who will be able to help you figure out what to do next, or check out the resources at loveisrespect.org. It’s never okay for someone to make you feel threatened or unsafe in a relationship, and it’s really important that you seek help if that’s the case. You deserve to be in a relationship where you feel loved and safe!

It’s hard to predict what a guy is thinking unless you ask. It might feel a little bit awkward, but the only way to get inside his head is to have an honest conversation with him. He might just be busy, or he might not be interested in anything serious, but the only way to know for sure is to ask him where he’s coming from.

Sometimes relationships change, especially over the course of a year, but open communication is always crucial to making a relationship work. If your boyfriend doesn’t want to talk, it’s going to be hard to clear up this miscommunication between you guys, which could lead to bigger fights in the future. It’s completely normal to be invested in a relationship this long, especially if you guys have had sex, but it’s totally okay to make the decision that you need a break, especially if that’s the best thing for your state of mind. If the stress from this relationship is affecting your life outside of being with him, it might be time to reevaluate. If you feel comfortable, let him know that you guys really need to talk about what’s going on between you. Explain how you’re feeling calmly, and give him the opportunity to respond with his point of view. Talking really is the best way to work these types of conflicts out, so if your guy is still unwilling to talk when you explain that it’s really important to the health of your relationship, it might be time to move on.

It’s likely there is something else bothering her and her recent phone call was a way to release some anger without bringing up the real issue. Give her a call and ask if she’d be willing to get some coffee and talk about some things that are on your mind. When you get together, you may want to say something like, “I wanted to apologize for being late the other day, but I also have the feeling there’s more to it than that. Would you like to tell me about how you’re feeling?” She may open up about what caused the sudden argument. Be prepared to listen calmly and understand where she’s coming from. Relationships are about balance and compromise, so hopefully you two can get back to a good place.

Putting you down isn’t okay, and if it’s hurting your feelings, it’s time to let him know how you feel. You deserve to be loved and respected in a relationship, and if you’re walking away from every conversation feeling badly about yourself, then you need to think about doing what’s best for you. If the teasing outweighs the flowers and texts, it’s not worth it. It could just be that you two need a little time apart. But before any of that happens, it’s best to have an open and honest conversation with him about how the teasing makes you feel. It’s obviously something that’s bothering you, so it’s time to let him know. He may respond by saying that you’re just being too sensitive and that he’s just kidding, but let him know where you’re coming from, and hopefully he’ll understand. If the teasing continues and is affecting your daily life outside of that relationship, it might be time to take a step back and think about if it’s worth staying with him.

Arguments happen in every relationship, and sometimes the person who you love the most can also drive you the craziest. If you’re feeling loved and respected in your relationship, a few smaller arguments can be okay, as long as they’re productive. Sometimes a big fight can happen, but the best thing moving forward is to make sure it doesn’t happen all the time. Take some time to think about what caused this fight. Did some pent up anger about a bunch of little things boil over? Was one of you particularly on edge that day? What caused the fight to escalate? Even though you guys apologized, it may help to have another conversation about the fight. Tell your boyfriend how you feel and make sure that you hear his perspective too. Clear and open communication will hopefully prevent it from happening again. If, in the future, you feel like things are escalating to an argument, take a step back so things don’t blow up.

Maybe your boyfriend has some other things going on that are causing him to be extra on edge lately. Is he stressed out by school? Is something happening at home? It can be tough to walk on egg shells around him, so the best thing you can do is have an open and honest conversation. Tell him that you’ve noticed he seems upset lately and that you just want to make sure everything is ok. If he continues to start fights, bring it to his attention. Say something like, “I feel hurt when you accuse me of (insert action here) because I feel you’re being unfair. I hope we can have a calm conversation and not a fight when something is bothering one of us.”

It’s totally normal that you don’t want to keep going through that “break up” and “back together” cycle. It can be stressful for sure. The first thing you should do is take some time to think about why this keeps happening. Are you fighting about the same thing each time? Is there some sort of miscommunication? What’s the root of the problem? Then, make some time to have a conversation about this (in person) because you don’t want to keep going through this same cycle—it’s not fair to either of you! It doesn’t have to be an argument, just try to get on the same page. If it keeps happening even after you guys talk, it might be time to think about whether this is the kind of relationship that you want to stay in.

That can certainly make for an awkward situation. They don’t seem to be making a good impression. It’s time to talk to your friend privately about this problem. When you have a chance to talk to her alone, tell her your feelings by saying something like, “I feel uncomfortable when you and Mike fight in public because I’m not sure how to react. I’m worried you guys don’t have a healthy relationship, and I want you to be happy.” Maybe insist that you and your girlfriends hang out without the boyfriends. Make some girl time! Assure your friend that you’re always there to listen if she wants to talk about an issue she’s having with her bf, but you just don’t want to be trapped in the middle of their argument.

If it’s bothering you, then it’s probably something worth having an open conversation about. You don’t have to fight about it. Instead, bring it up to him at a time where you two can sit down and talk. Try starting with something like, “I’ve noticed you’re still snapchatting Mary. I’m glad you guys are on good terms, and you’re free to talk to whoever you like, but I just wanted to tell you it makes me feel uncomfortable.” He may get defensive, but just stay calm. Assure him you’re just expressing your feelings so he knows what’s going through your head. Continue to keep open conversations and trust a part of your relationship.

It sounds like your boyfriend isn’t dealing with stress in a very productive way. That can leave him feeling down and can bring you down as well. When he’s in a good mood or having a good day, try talking to him about what you’ve observed about his response to stress and anger. He may say that it’s the best way for him to cope. And it’s true; everyone copes with stress in a different way, but you might want to let him know that you’re there for him and want to help. Ask him if he’ll try another coping mechanism next time he’s feeling stressed. You two can go for a run to let off some steam, or you can put on some music and dance like crazy, or sign up for a kickboxing class together. If he’s not down, and if he continues to pull you up and down with his moods, maybe it’s time to say goodbye.

Be prepared for him to get defensive if you bring this up. He may read your questions as an attack so it’s important to be sure you approach this in a calm manner when he’s feeling chill or happy.

Also, if you ever feel threatened or unsafe in a relationship, it’s really important that you seek help. You can talk to a trusted adult or check out the resources at loveisrespect.org. You deserve to be in a relationship where you feel loved and safe!

A few arguments won’t destroy a relationship, as long as you guys are fighting fair and being productive. But if the fighting is starting to take over the relationship and affect your overall happiness, it might be worth it to really think about the relationship, and if it’s worth sacrificing your wellbeing for. If you feel comfortable, try talking to your guy about what’s going on with you. It might be something that you guys can figure out by having an honest conversation and trying to see the other person’s point of view.

You should always feel loved and respected in a relationship, and if that’s not the case right now, it might be time to call it quits with this guy. It can be really tough, but you have to do what’s best for you! Sometimes it’s really easy to put blinders on when you’re in a relationship, so it might be worth it to have a conversation with your family and friends who have expressed concern and ask them exactly what they don’t like about your relationship. It might be tough to hear, but they may be seeing things that you don’t see about your relationship with this guy. If you ever feel unsafe in this or any relationship, seek help from a trusted adult or friend, or check out the resources at loveisrespect.org.

If you feel like you can’t talk to your boyfriend about problems in your relationship or are constantly walking away from conversations with him feeling badly about yourself, that’s not a healthy relationship. You always deserve to be loved and respected by your partner, and if that’s not happening, it might be time to think about whether this is a relationship that you want to stay in. If your friends are concerned about you, it might be a good idea to talk to them and see if they can give you specific examples. It’s really easy to put blinders on and not realize negative behavior in a relationship, especially when it’s someone that you really like, so they might be able to give you a valuable outside perspective. If you don’t feel like you can talk to your boyfriend about this to try to resolve these issues, that might be a sign that it’s not a healthy relationship. You might want to reach out to a trusted adult or friend or check out the resources at loveisrespect.org to help you figure out the best steps moving forward.