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

Profile: caringWind88
caringWind88 on Nov 21, 2015
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First i would suggest is to talk to them. Express your feelings and ask them questions. We could talk about how to do it, since i guess i could be a hard conversation. And second, i would suggest you reach for support of some person that you are close to. Confiding your troubles to someone who we trust and who honestly cares about us, like a good friend or a family member, can be very helpful.
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Profile: tranquilKoala
tranquilKoala on Nov 25, 2015
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A first step would be to talk it out with them and find out if they really feel that way or if there has been some miscommunication on their part. The second step would be to seriously consider if you want to be in a relationship with someone who devalues you in that way. Everyone deserves a partner that loves and cherishes them; being ashamed of you is not a healthy way to express affection. But, talking to them about your feelings is an important step! Maybe they will see the error in their ways, but if not don't be afraid to prioritize your own happiness! Everyone deserves a healthy relationship, take care of your own heart before your partner's.
Profile: lucasatohan
lucasatohan on Nov 28, 2015
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You should talk to him or her and ask why is he or she ashamed of you and ask if you can fix it
Profile: DulcePenguino80
DulcePenguino80 on Dec 29, 2015
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I wouldn't consider staying with them, You should surround myself with people who make you feel good and who are proud of who you are! Remember - any boy/girl is lucky to be in a relationship with you, there's no way they should be ashamed :-)
Profile: ThePsalmist
ThePsalmist on Dec 4, 2017
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I think that you as a couple confront this feeling together. Open up about how you feel and ask why is he/she feeling this way. Then, try to come up of a resolution together.
Profile: miraculousHeart73
miraculousHeart73 on Apr 24, 2018
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Let's be honest...if someone doesn't accept you. Something needs to be done. If you have done something that is hurtful, then apologize and give your SO some time to take all of it in. It's a lot for someone in a relationship to be aware of your action that has obviously affected them. If your SO isn't accepting you for who you are, then forget them! I know, it sounds mean, but if they can't accept you for who you are, then it's pointless to hang around them when you deserve people who respect you. Be bold. Deal with the problem at hand. If you made a mistake, talk to someone you trust. If they are making the mistake of not accepting you, then find someone who does
Profile: EsaAnnMarie
EsaAnnMarie on Nov 7, 2015
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First, I suggests that you express how you're feeling to him or her, as it is healthy for both you and them to talk about how they way they are treating you is making you feel. Then, if you see that there will be no changes from the direction the conversation went in, then it may be best that you and them go your separate ways, as you do not deserve to feel that way.
Profile: patientLily30
patientLily30 on Nov 7, 2015
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If you have not already I would strongly recommend you talk to your boyfriend or girlfriend about how you feel and state examples of times/ways they make you feel that they are ashamed of you. You can't move past this unless you communicate effectively with each other.
Profile: calmMist95
calmMist95 on Nov 7, 2015
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Look, this is are hard question with no background. Do they have a right to be ashamed of me? Have I actually erred? Is this just a misunderstanding between parties? I guess my first move is to find out why they are ashamed and whether it is legit and go from there.
Profile: tsaba941
tsaba941 on Nov 7, 2015
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They are ashamed of you? I'm sorry :(. I know how it feels and it sucks. But, there is way through it! :) Like with some help from other listeners and I!
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