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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, MS, MAMichelle Shahbazyan is the Founder of The LA Life Coach, a concierge life, family, and career coaching service based in Los Angeles, California. She has over 10 years of experience with life coaching, consulting, motivational speaking, and matchmaking. 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.
Relationship CoachIt'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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- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
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- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
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- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
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