What are some subtle signs that he doesn't love me back?
He doesn’t actively pursue you. You’re always the one who has to call, text, or come by.
He only reaches out when he wants something from you.
He’s often too busy to spend time with you and/or breaks plans with you a lot, but seems reliable about keeping plans with other people, and usually has time for his friends.
He doesn’t show any interest in what you like to do. He demeans your hobbies or beliefs, or just doesn’t let you talk about them, and won’t try things that sound fun to you, only wanting to do what he likes when you’re on a date.
He doesn’t introduce you to his friends or family, even those he has a good relationship with.
He keeps you a secret or passes you off as temporary, unimportant. You’re not included in family holidays or gatherings, and are excluded from outings with his mates.
He demeans you in front of other people. He makes you the butt of his jokes or sets you up to fail. He criticises you in public or puts you down when others can hear.
He considers himself available. He lists himself as single in his profiles and checks out other people when you’re together.
He flirts with other people and pursues other relationships.
He doesn’t care if you see him noticing other people’s bodies or being flirtatious.
He won’t say “I love you” or only echoes it when you say it.
He won’t say it when friends or family are in earshot, and gets annoyed when others hear you express love or affection for him.
He won’t check in with you regularly. He comes and goes at random and never lets you know where he is.
He doesn’t liked to be asked about his whereabouts or what he’s been doing.
He ignores your calls/texts or replies much, much later.
He only shows interest in you when he wants sex.
He may charm and dazzle you when he’s aroused but afterwards he’s not interested anymore.
He may show up just to have sex.There’s no intimacy in the relationship.
He doesn’t hold or cuddle you. He doesn’t kiss unless you’re in bed.
He dislikes other people seeing you two holding hands or kissing, and gets angry or ignores you when you try to connect with him.
He won’t talk about the future and doesn’t seem to think about the direction the relationship is going in. Even after a long time together, he refuses to consider marriage or blows you off when you ask him to chat about this.
He wants to see other people. He asks for an open relationship or a polygamous arrangement that isn’t part of how he was raised or his religious beliefs.
He won’t make a commitment to you and gets angry or frustrated when asked.
He frequently points out the bad in you but rarely or never the good.
He is full of criticism and complains about you, and never seems satisfied or pleased by your efforts.
He’s either disappointed with you or angry most of the time. You never get compliments, praise, or positive feedback.
He doesn’t consider your feelings when making choices and doesn’t think he should have to. Anything from buying a new appliance to moving away is something he decides without input from you, and you’re expected to deal with it.
He doesn’t offer support during difficult times.
He refuses to listen when you’re sad or upset.
He won’t validate your feelings. He doesn’t stand by you through hardships and loss.
He abandons you to deal with things on your own, like job loss, death in the family, or a health issue.
He expects you to take care of him such as cooking meals, cleaning, giving him money, or supporting his plans, but won’t do the same for you.
He takes you for granted and becomes annoyed when you mention this. He sees you as someone to take some but won’t balance the relationship by giving.
He doesn’t actively pursue you. You’re always the one who has to call, text, or come by.
He only reaches out when he wants something from you.
He’s often too busy to spend time with you and/or breaks plans with you a lot, but seems reliable about keeping plans with other people, and usually has time for his friends.
He doesn’t show any interest in what you like to do. He demeans your hobbies or beliefs, or just doesn’t let you talk about them, and won’t try things that sound fun to you, only wanting to do what he likes when you’re on a date.
He doesn’t introduce you to his friends or family, even those he has a good relationship with.
He keeps you a secret or passes you off as temporary, unimportant. You’re not included in family holidays or gatherings, and are excluded from outings with his mates.
He demeans you in front of other people. He makes you the butt of his jokes or sets you up to fail. He criticises you in public or puts you down when others can hear.
He considers himself available. He lists himself as single in his profiles and checks out other people when you’re together.
He flirts with other people and pursues other relationships.
He doesn’t care if you see him noticing other people’s bodies or being flirtatious.
He won’t say “I love you” or only echoes it when you say it.
He won’t say it when friends or family are in earshot, and gets annoyed when others hear you express love or affection for him.
He won’t check in with you regularly. He comes and goes at random and never lets you know where he is.
He doesn’t liked to be asked about his whereabouts or what he’s been doing.
He ignores your calls/texts or replies much, much later.
He only shows interest in you when he wants sex.
He may charm and dazzle you when he’s aroused but afterwards he’s not interested anymore.
He may show up just to have sex.There’s no intimacy in the relationship.
He doesn’t hold or cuddle you. He doesn’t kiss unless you’re in bed.
He dislikes other people seeing you two holding hands or kissing, and gets angry or ignores you when you try to connect with him.
He won’t talk about the future and doesn’t seem to think about the direction the relationship is going in. Even after a long time together, he refuses to consider marriage or blows you off when you ask him to chat about this.
He wants to see other people. He asks for an open relationship or a polygamous arrangement that isn’t part of how he was raised or his religious beliefs.
He won’t make a commitment to you and gets angry or frustrated when asked.
He frequently points out the bad in you but rarely or never the good.
He is full of criticism and complains about you, and never seems satisfied or pleased by your efforts.
He’s either disappointed with you or angry most of the time. You never get compliments, praise, or positive feedback.
He doesn’t consider your feelings when making choices and doesn’t think he should have to. Anything from buying a new appliance to moving away is something he decides without input from you, and you’re expected to deal with it.
He doesn’t offer support during difficult times.
He refuses to listen when you’re sad or upset.
He won’t validate your feelings. He doesn’t stand by you through hardships and loss.
He abandons you to deal with things on your own, like job loss, death in the family, or a health issue.
He expects you to take care of him such as cooking meals, cleaning, giving him money, or supporting his plans, but won’t do the same for you.
He takes you for granted and becomes annoyed when you mention this. He sees you as someone to take some but won’t balance the relationship by giving.
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