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My boyfriend or girlfriend is embarrassed of me. What should I do?

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HeartzForYou
April 18th, 2017 5:26pm
Hey! The first most thing is to understand what aspect of behaviour makes you think he/she is embarrassed of you. Most relationships face problems due to misunderstandings and confusions. So make sure you talk to your partner without making a direct accusation. Now, the second step is to discover the reason why that might be the case. You might want to introspect and see if you are making a mistake or try to talk this out with your partner, again be rational and peaceful. Finally, if your efforts are failing and your partner still seems embarrassed, may be you should consider where your relationship is heading or visit a relationship adviser for help
TheYesMan
November 8th, 2015 10:51am
It's important to find the direct cause of your problem, and address it together in a mature manner. Although this can happen in any given case and you shouldn't feel ashamed or worried, there are always very specific reasons for this whether your boyfriend or girlfriend realizes / admits it. This topic can get out of hand and lead to an argument considering some of the defense mechanisms we as humans are conveniently equipped with, so the key is to be calm and discuss it using words, and never feeling pushed around (or making your significant other feel that way).
AbbieCoombs
November 7th, 2015 1:46pm
Someone who loves you should not be embarrassed of you! I would talk to them about it about what and explain to them about how it makes you feel. Also get there side and see what they feel. Work on a compromise, compromises are what relationships are built on.
allnaturalUnicorns70
December 8th, 2017 5:08pm
If you value someone's company, and that person feels embarrassed of you, I'd wonder why you still wanted to keep that person's company? Don't you deserve to be with someone who is proud to know you?
Iukayotl
April 17th, 2019 11:21pm
The first thing you should do is reinforce your self-esteem, value yourself more. The best thing you can do is get away from a person who does not know how to value what you have, because if you are ashamed it is because you do not really love you and you are just vulnerable to hurting your heart. You should stay away, for your sake. Do not be sad that this has happened to many of us, and you can always find someone who is proud of how wonderful you are, but the most important thing is that you learn to love yourself, you can work on that to attract positive people to your lifetime.
ListenerJo
November 28th, 2019 12:28am
Talk to her and get to know the reasons why. Someone that loves you should never feel that way about you. Love is about acceptance and caring for each other! Someone that isn't proud of you and having you as a partner, probably will end up driving down your self esteem. Think about it. Don't settle down for a situation that does not make you feel as comfortable as you should. Love yourself and let others love you, not define you as someone embarrassing. Try to communicate with your partner to know what is going through her/his mind so you can also be able to decide what are you going to do. Keep in mind you are a lovely and valuable person, don't let anyone else tell you the opposite
professionalcallie23
March 23rd, 2019 1:33am
The terms of a healthy relationship are you feel comfortable with yourself & them, you aren't afraid to say or do the wrong thing. If you feel that the person you're trusting with your heart is embarrassed of you then try talking to them about it, or try going to a couples therapist to discuss why your partner is feeling that way, or why your perception is that they are embarrassed of you. Everybody deserves to feel peace, & you shouldn't sit upset when sometimes there are simple solutions to things! If things cannot be fixed with conversation, then a couples therapist can give a professional opinion!
Anonymous
March 15th, 2019 12:03am
Me personally, I would confront them to make sure my actions of thinking that they were embarrassed of me was right. After finding out the truth from there own month; I would try and fix what they were embarrassed of, after they have actually told me by their own mouth that they were embarrassed of me. If I still couldn’t get an answer from them; then I would wait patiently for them to come and be honest with me, because all things will eventually come to the light through actions whether they honestly tell you up-front or not. At the end of the day, people should develop and friendship; with someone first to get to know that person enough, so that they could know if that person would be the person for them or not.
Mary0000
February 15th, 2019 11:01pm
If someone is embarrassed to be with you, the most important part is to think about why that is. Are they a naturally shy and self conscious person? Do you like to draw attention to yourself? Does their embarrassment stem from having the spotlight on them or does it stem from their belief that your actions reflect negatively on themselves? There's a difference between, "It's embarrassing when you shout loudly in the middle of a crowd to draw attention to us" and "I don't like the way you dress, you look like a slob and it's embarrassing". If it's the former, there's a good chance that the embarrassment has nothing to do with you personally. Your partner may just not be as outgoing as you are, and that can be okay. If your partner is embarrassed because they think that your actions reflect negatively on them, than that's a different story. When you date someone, it should be because you like and accept them as the person they are. You should never be compelled to change things that you like about yourself because someone else may not like those parts of you. Everyone deserves someone who accepts them for the person that they are. If your boyfriend or girlfriend makes you feel bad about yourself, maybe it's best to move on.
comfortableMoment03
February 6th, 2019 6:22pm
I will discuss with him to find out what embarrasses him when I am around and improve those areas in my life. If I really need to improve on things that I can improve then I will work to improve it. If something is not in my control to improve then I will tell my boyfriend that if he wants to leave me then he can do so or accept me as I am. It is his choice. I won't force anything on him. If he loves me then he will accept me as I am. But I would always appreciate if he shares his genuine thoughts about me instead of breaking the relation or keep getting embarrassed.
Getthroughittogether
January 31st, 2019 9:18am
Seriously believe me, You dont even need to think about that guy anymore because love is not concerned about your outer looks. Love means to know the inner beauty of someone and respect that from your heart. I know it will be difficult and painful for you as you're having feelings for him but really he is not worth it. If he cares about your looks then he doesn't even know what beauty is. Dont even think once before leaving him. He is not the one.. The guy made for you will love you as you are. He will be not concerned about how you look or what you wear. And that guy will be waiting for you somewhere out there just to give you all his love. So, simply my answer is LEAVE HIM !!! He doesn't deserve you !!
Anonymous
January 19th, 2019 6:36pm
If there embarrassed of you then they don’t have the right to be with you, or just altogether deserve to be with you. A girlfriend/ boyfriend shouldn’t be embarrassed of you, they should show you off, and value you. You shouldn’t be with someone who can’t realize how special and valuable you are. Or how lucky they are to have you, not how disfortunate it is. Not only do they need to value you but they need to respect you and your feelings and by being embarrassed of you, they’re not doing either of those. But most of all don’t let them put a price value to you.
yourpeacefulpal
December 6th, 2018 2:54pm
A little self-examination is always a good place me to start. Am I doing anything that's truly embarrassing? If so is it something I'm willing to change. Once I've decided the answer to those questions then I'll sit down with my partner and we can talk about it. If my partners' request is legitimate (stinky breath, unwashed clothes) then I'll decide if it's something I'm willing to change. If my partners' request is unreasonable or controlling then further dialogue is gonna need to happen. We have to love people where they are and if your partner can't except you without a ton of stipulations, it's not a healthy relationship. Remember, being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. Don't let people make you feel as though you're some sort of desperate spinster just because you're spending time learning to love yourself.
Caroline878
November 21st, 2018 11:55pm
Firstly try to find a way to understand and remind yourself that there is nothing to be embarrassed about. You are a human being and therefore amazing in your own right. In addition, try speaking to your partner. Understand why they feel this way and tell them that it’s not fair, healthy or supportive. Be open and honest and aim to give them an understanding of where you are coming from and how it makes you feel. Talk to someone who can offer support and guidance to help you through this period and remember that you are an absolutely miraculous creation!
SaltWaterSoul
November 21st, 2018 5:38pm
Do you know they are embarrassed by you? Is it possible that you are misunderstanding something in their actions? If they are genuinely embarrassed, then you are in a toxic relationship and they are not worthy of being in a relationship with you. Please don’t settle for anyone that thinks you are anything less than wonderful, and someone to be proud of. Have an honest conversation to make sure you aren’t misunderstanding their actions. Then, and I know this doesn’t sound easy, but end the relationship if she is embarrassed by you. Remember, that says far more about who she is than who you are.
Anonymous
October 5th, 2018 9:16pm
Have they talked to you about what makes them embarrassed of you? Maybe they don't know how to communicate what exactly is making them embarrassed. What do you think you have been doing to make them embarrassed of you. Is it in public or when you are just simply with friends or family. Sometimes asking the peers that are around you that your boyfriend/girlfriend hang with or talk to if they have said anything to them about it. They might be able to tell you and you can talk about it with your partner possibly.
Anonymous
October 3rd, 2018 8:52am
Acceptance is the fundamental key to any Relationship. If your partner is embarassed then they must bring the awareness within them to support and uplift you , rather than judging you. However don't force them to accept you. Be kind to their view but slowly try to bring the harmony in non judgmentent and acceptance attitude towards each other. Keep them space to let them grow too. Meanwhile it is very important to not feel guilty and blame yourself. If you did some mistake , acknowledge that with kindness. And Make an effort to improve upon it. Even ask your partner to help. Mutual growth is very necessary amd important.
Maddiegrace16
September 30th, 2018 4:03am
You shouldn’t stay with someone who’s embarrassed to be with you. Be with someone who lets you be yourself, and let’s you express yourself. Be you, and if that’s not good enough for them, then don’t stay with them.
annnnaaaa9
September 20th, 2018 6:20pm
If your partner expresses a feeling of embarrassment towards you, I suggest you talk to them about it. Why is he/she embarrassed of you? Was it a one-time thing (for example you spilling your drink all over yourself in a crowded place) or is it because of you? If this conversation gives you a negative feeling about yourself, one that your partner is not able to take away from you as he/she is embarrassed, you need to consider for yourself if you want to be with this person. No person should feel like their partner is embarrassed of them – it should be the complete opposite: one should be proud of his/her partner.
EmilyDennis
November 8th, 2017 11:41pm
you should talk to them, find out what it is that embarrasses them so you can maybe find a compromise
fantasticMusic40
November 15th, 2017 12:50pm
Ask them why and get to the bottom of it. If you are in a relationship you should understand how important communication is.
Anonymous
November 19th, 2017 1:33am
Be patient with them, perhaps they aren’t ready for people to know or, perhaps they aren’t very confident. You should try to sit them down and talk to them about, so you can understand exactly what is wrong.
Anonymous
September 12th, 2018 7:35pm
It’s not a nice feeling to have someone be embarrassed by you, it can bring in shame and then damage your self worth. I would suggest talking to them about it, finding the root of why they’re feeling this way, trying to understand and having a discussion about it. Thing about if this person is really the one for you, at the end of the day love is love and it’s not a good idea to try and change people. I would advocate communicating with them on this issue, telling them how it makes you feel, having an open and honest discussion could help you.
kindHeart28
November 22nd, 2017 5:31am
Talk to your partner! Communication is key to a healthy relationship. If that dosent work, check out other areas of your relationship, is it healthy? Those who love you will love you for you.
CaringKaren4412
August 29th, 2018 8:31am
If your significant other feels embarrassed of you, ask them the reasons behind it. Tell them that if it's something you can't change then they will have to understand that you are just being you. Never let a love interest change who you are. When you know you have the right partner they will never ask of you to change. Love is when you cherish a person and all that they are. If that were true then they would not want to change you and who wants to be with a person who is not accepting of the true you?
Anonymous
August 18th, 2018 4:45am
First, you must address why they may be embarassed of you. If you see a future with this partner then you must address the issue and assess how that may make you feel in regards to their feelings as well. On another note, if they have no real reason to be embarassed of you then you must take another look at the relationship and decide how healthy of an environment you’re in. Being embarrassed of a partner should can not be justified unless there are specific reasoning for it. If you love that person then you must communicate your feelings in order to solve this issue.
incredibleHeart72
November 24th, 2017 2:20am
if the problem is upsetting to you then speak to them about what embarrasses them about you, if its something beyond your control then walk away. someone who wants to be with you will accept and support you regardless
Anonymous
December 6th, 2017 8:15am
Talk to him/her about it. Why do they feel so? Tell them it is unfair for you. Ask him, does he not accept you for who you are?
KindaKate88
April 7th, 2018 6:55pm
In a relationship it should feel open to talk to eachother you should ask your partner why, try to work on that. If it is because of LGBTQ matters remeber that it’s a sensitive subject and just do whatever you can to make them feel comfortable with it. Try to encourage going out alone away from people.
ruedabega13
April 13th, 2018 6:37pm
The best way to figure that out is to ask them! If they are then you can easily have a conversation about it, and compromise on any issues you're having