my mother and I had something really exciting happen, we got published in a feature article for Woman's World Magazine a while back. It's a national magazine and quite popular.
Well anyways everyone was really happy for us except for my boyfriend.
When the article came out he told me he never saw it or even bought a copy. He didnt congradulate me or anything. I didnt talk about anymore but then one day I brought it up and he just snapped at me.
I thought he would be happy for me. What's his problem?
Chicken_flavored_eggs answered Tuesday November 8 2005, 1:51 pm: Sometimes if a person is insecure enough, they cannot handle (or don't know how to handle) the success of others. For him to not buy a copy or even take the time to read it is horribly thoughtless. Basically, he is being selfish and rude. A good (and not so common)thing happened to you and he should be able to at least acknowledge that fact and be proud of you.
After all, he would expect you to be happy and excited if something like that happened to him. All you can do is ask him what his deal is. If he continues to snap at you then maybe you should reconsider your willingness to date and care for a guy who can be so callous. [ Chicken_flavored_eggs's advice column | Ask Chicken_flavored_eggs A Question ]
bAhAmAmA0250 answered Tuesday November 8 2005, 11:58 am: I guess I can't think of any reason other then him maybe being jealous that your all over the nation. I would right him a note and ask him and tell him you dont mean to get onhis bad side but you would like to know why he isnt happy for you. i honestly cant think of any reason or i would try talking to his friends and see if they know whats going on. I say that he is being rude but thats just my personal opinion and it doesnt always matter [ bAhAmAmA0250's advice column | Ask bAhAmAmA0250 A Question ]
x_pink_x109 answered Tuesday November 8 2005, 10:12 am: His problem is...
he's jealous. He thinks all you care about is this magazine. He doesn't care about it because he thinks this magazine is bigger in your life to you than he is. You have to show him it's not true. You have to show him he's number one to you. If he's not and you really don't care about him anymore, you need to break up because it's not healthy for a relationship to be uncared about. I know you care about him so we'll work with that...
He thinks that the magazine is taking over your life and he is no longer in it. That makes him angry and upset and it makes him not care about whatever it is you love more than him. Even if you care too much for a best friend and you spend all your time with him/her, he'll get jealous and hate that person, no matter who they are. It makes him upset to know that you actually have another love in your life and it's not only him, it's your magazine too and that makes him angry. Just talk to him and tell him that yes, this magazine is important but so is he and no one can ever replace him and that's not what you're trying to do. You're simply trying to find something in your life more than just boys and he doesn't understand that. Make him understand.
You know I'm here for you. I will answer any questions you have. You can even contact me privately by email. My email address is x_pink_x109@yahoo.com O.K? It's easy to remember because my Advicenators Username is this. I can answer to you anytime. Don't be afraid to tell me anything. Don't be afraid to say what's on your mind. I can help you by telling you what I think is best or what you should think is best. You don't have to tell me a name at all. You can simply remain anonymous. I don't care which! :-)
I really hope your boyfriend understands. I had a lot to say about this question. If you have read this far, I'm proud of you! :-)
Hope I helped!
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