How do I tell my boyfriend I'm not happy?

The easiest way, as I like to put it, is "trust the process". Having someone that understands your emotions as well as you as a person is super important. If you are unhappy, bring it up at a time when there aren't many distractions, be super mild about it and just bring it up in a calm manner. Your calm way of bringing it out will ensure that he has a decently calm reaction to it. If your partner isn't able to talk to you about your emotions, I would say its better to bring it up to him in a more serious manner.

Expressing oneself is very important in a relationship. I would suggest to find a moment where you can both give each other the attention you deserve (not when you are busy). This might be when you are both calm at home. In my relationship I see that transparency helps a lot, and that sometimes the other wants to help but cannot do so because of a lack of information. Therefore, once you are both sitting down calmly, tell your partner exactly how you are feeling and suggest a way he can support you (if you want). Sometimes we hide how we are doing because we feel pressured to be happy and good all the time, but it is completely normal to go through some hard things sometimes and be unhappy.

In my experience, it is best to start the talk while you're both calm and not under stress or tension. So, don't do it, for example, as soon as he gets home from work. Wait until the right moment, unless there could happen an unnecessary fight. Avoid starting with the sentence "We need to talk", that one momentarily causes anxiety and makes another person start acting defensive. The speech itself isn't easy. Try to be short and concise, but also detailed about your feelings. Do not start sentences with "You did" or "You think", rather start with "I feel" and "I think". Be gentle and listen to what he has to say. It should go normal after.

Telling your boyfriend that you are not happy it’s a difficult thing because you hold in your hands the other person’s feelings and you have to be careful. Obviously if you are not happy he deserves to know it and telling him that you are not happy it’s not a reason for a breakup, talk through it, tell him what will make you happier and be optimistic. In a relationship communication is the key. Also think about the reasons and ask yourself if these specific reasons don’t make so there will be no misunderstanding. People deserve a second chance so don’t be afraid to give one.

I'm so sorry you're needing to address this. Can you think about how you would like to be approached if you were in his shoes? Sometimes it's easier to put yourself there to be able to see what he may need. I've found that instead of focusing on myself and how miserable I feel about needing to talk to him that if I honor what he might need it relieves my own anxiety. What would this look like if you were to approach it in this manner? It could turn out to be a good conversation for both of you.

Being unhappy can mean many things, either way, it is important to share with those close to us. Approach the conversation with as much empathy as you can. Be certain you are heard, but also encourage your boyfriend to be open as well. A loving relationship is a team. All parts matter equally. If you find you have difficulty voicing your concerns, do not be afraid to write down a short list and bring it with you into the conversation. Having even just a few blurbs on a napkin can serve as emotional support in hard conversation.

Start by choosing a time where you can have a conversation without distractions and where neither of you needs to leave soon. Make sure he has nothing else on his mind, for example by asking him. Then when you're both in a calm mindset, tell him that your relationship is important to you and that there is something you would like to talk about. It may be more difficult if he has something of his own to think through. You can be there for him. Then when he is more relaxed and receptive, start a separate conversation. It can help to say that you're having this conversation because he is important to you and you want to work on your relationship and want it to carry on. It is also fair to give him the chance to say whether he is happy or not - give him the same opportunity to explore this as you would want from him.

Hi! Maybe you could first think about specific things that you are not happy about and then tell him about those. For example, if you are unhappy because he's always playing video games instead of spending time with you, if he never takes the dog for a walk, if he doesn't listen to you when you speak, if he doesn't memorize things that are important to you, you should tell him that. Make a list and present it to him. Don't just tell you're unhappy and expect him to fix things, tell him the exact problems and solutions. I suppose you don't just want to break up, because I see that you still care by asking this question. Good luck!

If you're not happy, you should leave. If he doesn't appreciate you or treat you with the respect you deserve. Then leave. You don't deserve this. You can do better. If you feel like you can't live without him and you've done everything possible to make it work and it doesn't. Believe me when I say this life won't end. It goes on. You'll survive and make the most out of life. Eventually, you'll find someone that makes you happy. They are ups and downs in every relationship. But when they are too many downs. You just have to question it. If the answer is no then just leave. No one will blame you and I feel like he'll appreciate your honesty and maybe you can work it out. If not there's always the door

The most important thing in any conversation is honesty. Think to yourself what it is making you unhappy and do your best to share this with him in the most honest way possible. I have been in a similar situation and for a long time I wasn’t completely honest and the problem just continued, once I was honest with both myself and him, I felt so much better and it led me in the right direction to being happier. Remember that this honesty will be good for both you and him, you deserve to be honest and he deserves to hear your truth. Good luck!