My boyfriend is amazing. I love him to death. But he is a little immature sometimes when I need him to just be serious. Any way I could tell him in a nice, non-offending way??
loochalo answered Saturday November 13 2004, 11:58 am: yes, just tell him when you need him to be serious he needs to understand that when you need him to be serious he needs to be there thats what their there for right?! lol [ loochalo's advice column | Ask loochalo A Question ]
puppydog1733 answered Saturday November 13 2004, 8:33 am: He is probably just a little shy. He dosen't know what to say, so he trys to find a way to make you laugh. Just let him know that he dosen't need to be shy around you. If you both love eachother, this is nothing to lose a relationship over.
Meetmyyimshi13 answered Friday November 12 2004, 11:41 pm: i have friend exactly like that every time i want to tell her somethign she is like i am just being myself, but i say pull him aside from all his friends and just say hey i really need you right know please listen and is he doesn't then tell him ok look you really need to learn how to not make jokes when i need you i love you to death but i need someone to talk to and i want that person to be you but all you do is make jokes can you try being a lil more serious. [ Meetmyyimshi13's advice column | Ask Meetmyyimshi13 A Question ]
maria3654 answered Friday November 12 2004, 11:18 pm: Tell your boyfriend tthat if hes gonna be so immature then you can't go out with him any more. If you tell him in a nice,respectful way he should listen to you. [ maria3654's advice column | Ask maria3654 A Question ]
XSugarPieX77 answered Friday November 12 2004, 10:56 pm: Tell him that you were talking to a friend of yours and how shes really immature and say why but your really talking about him and thne maybe he will stop being immature because he knows that you didnt like it when your friend did that.
Hope I helped!
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PrEtTyKiTtY0428 answered Friday November 12 2004, 10:42 pm: awww, well you should just tell him that it really bothers you when he acts immature. Tell him that he needs to act his age, because it really annoys you and your sick of it. I'm sure he'll understand. If he gets mad at you, then that's very wrong. He shouldn't get mad at you over saying something like this to him. Just be honest. Try not to say anything in a mean way. Alright, well I hope I helped ya out! If you have anymore questions, then just email me at PrEtTyKiTtY0428@aol.com and I'll try my best to answer any questions that you have for me. Bye hun! [ PrEtTyKiTtY0428's advice column | Ask PrEtTyKiTtY0428 A Question ]
Lizzy answered Friday November 12 2004, 9:56 pm: just say it. if you are trying to have an indepth conversation and he just jokes around just say 'i'm serious' and give him a look that lets him know. if that is his only problem then he sounds like an overall good boyfriend, but try to let him know that that is the only thing bugging you about him, but seem happy about everything else he does.
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Ayumi answered Friday November 12 2004, 9:41 pm: I had this problem with a lot of my friends. Back then, it seemed as if I was the only one maturing, while the others just continued to lead an immature, middle-school life. Perhaps you can use the same tactics I used. I'm happy with my results, which is that they still act immature, but not as much around me. However, be forewarned that it is a pretty long process.
First, I dropped them subtle hints. I didn't want to ruin our friendship, so it was very subtle hints.
After my friends noticed a change and confronted me, I told them how I felt.
Try saying something like: "*Name*, I understand you like to joke around sometimes, but try to be a little bit more serious when it comes to *this*."
You can also explain why and specify the areas you want him to change. You might also want to change the dialogue a bit to make it more colloquial and casual. I hope this helps :) [ Ayumi's advice column | Ask Ayumi A Question ]
TucanFullOfHoles answered Friday November 12 2004, 9:26 pm: sometimes when people are faced with important issues, they shy away by being silly.
socalblondie0202 answered Friday November 12 2004, 9:18 pm: tell him sometimes his behavior really upsets you and sometimes you really need him to be serious and when he is not it really hurts......i dont know something like that, that will make him feel bad and get the point across
AdviceMistress answered Friday November 12 2004, 8:59 pm: just gently twell him that u need him 2 be serious with u that u can both have fun and stuff but u also need to have some seriousness in ur relationship too!
klyova90 answered Friday November 12 2004, 8:59 pm: Ok, tell your boyfriend this: "Ok, (his name), i love you, but sometimes you can be just a little childish. Please dont take this the wrong way but i want you to be more serious. Your immaturity is funny sometimes but now it has to stop. Plese, all I'm asking is for you to be not more mature but more of a person that i can talk to and i know wont respond with sarcasm. Please, do it for me?" That should do it, i guess. [ klyova90's advice column | Ask klyova90 A Question ]
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