Speak up. I’m learning to, and it’s been quite the process. It feels awkward at first, but then it feels surprisingly really empowering to take control of the situation rather than just passively react to it. Don’t feel like you’re being too sensitive or petty because you’re hurt by something your man did. You matter.
No one wants to admit it, but by saying, “You hurt me,” you’re really saying, “I gave you the power to hurt me, and you let me down.” When you care about someone, you are bound to get hurt sometimes. That’s why acting indifferent or like you don’t care is often a defensive mechanism people use.
There is no way to move forward in a relationship or work on things that you may be unhappy with unless there are open channels of communication. If you are honest with them and they still don’t see your perspective or minimize how you feel or even make you feel stupid for feeling the way you do, then dump their ass and find someone who values you and your feelings. And remember, don’t ever confuse vulnerability for weakness.