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Name calling is especially hurtful when it’s coming from a boyfriend who’s supposed to love and respect you. A lot of times, it’s the result of emotional immaturity on his part and the problem can be resolved by talking openly about your feelings privately or with the help of a counselor. Sometimes, it can be a symptom of a more serious verbal abuse problem that is harder to tackle. Keep reading for a comprehensive guide to talking with your boyfriend, protecting your boundaries, and preserving your self-esteem while you work on getting him to stop calling you names.
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QuestionShould I give him one more chance?Michelle Shahbazyan is a Life Coach, Author, and Speaker based in Los Angeles, California. She is the Founder of The LA Life Coach, a concierge life, family, and career coaching service. She has over 15 years of experience with life coaching, consulting, motivational speaking, and matchmaking. Michelle has helped thousands of clients achieve peace, fulfillment, and a healthier mindset. Her ultimate goal is to provide her clients with the tools, perspectives, and resources needed to create the life they desire. Michelle specializes in supporting individuals and couples with a wide array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, love and relationship issues, ADHD, grief, stress, anger management, and career planning. Her approach is informed by neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and behavioral biology, ensuring that the strategies she develops with clients are both effective and enduring. She has a BA in Applied Psychology and an MS in Building Construction and Technology Management from Georgia Tech University, and a MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University.It's up to you! If you speak with him 1-2 times about his behavior without noticing any changes, you're definitely in a position to potentially end the relationship.
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