Is it normal that my boyfriend constantly teases me?

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My boyfriend pretty much constantly calls me names (like "two-cent whore") or finds creative ways he can insult me ("you taste like albatross soup"). He says it's fun for him, so I let him, and a lot of the time they're silly enough that it doesn't bother me. Sometimes though he'll say something like "there isn't enough beer in the world. seriously, you look like a guy," and even though I know that he probably doesn't mean it, it still hurts. My self esteem is definitely suffering and I'm starting to feel worthless from some of the harsher things he's said to me. Is it normal for him to do this and enjoy it?

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  • NotFloydzie
    11 years ago | pl

    You need to explain to him how you feel about the things he says to you. That's verbal abuse, and you should not lower yourself to tolerate that sort of crap. If he enjoys putting you down it's because he's the one who feels worthless and has no other way of feeling better about himself.

    If he can't respect you, find someone else. Find someone worth your time that would value you.

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      11 years ago

      She might end up having to find someone else. I don't know any guys that would dare call their girlfriends a "two cent whore". I was expecting something funny, but that's just cold.

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    • TerryVie
      11 years ago

      well said and much better worded than i would have managed. *tips beret in acknowledgement*

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
    11 years ago

    Stand up for yourself and insult him back!
    A boyfriend insulted me once. Then he got DUMPED.
    Don't stand for this shit. Be a strong woman. You deserve better.

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  • BluntsRolled
    11 years ago

    Lmao he degrades you and you stay with him?

    Nice guys where you at? Point this shit out.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I was single for over a year before we met. I don't think i can go through that again waiting for another guy.

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      • keeping_up_with_da_kids
        11 years ago

        You are staying with him because you do not want to be single. You are a dumb ass.

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        • BluntsRolled
          11 years ago

          Thank you.

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      • 1000yrVampireKing
        11 years ago

        Just because something is fun for someone does not mean it is right. It could be fun raping someone but that does not mean we should allow it. It might be fun for pedos to kidnap little kids but it does not mean that everyone is willing to let it happen. You say it must be ok since it is fun. That is not the case. If something is fucked up it is fucked up no matter who is doing it. He sounds like a prick and you should leave him. He does not have any respect for you and too be honest he probobly does see you as "A two cents whore". Stop being such a doormat! You don't deserve to be treated like this.

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  • kupokupo
    11 years ago

    Isn't this how domestic abuse starts? Definitely get him to stop or leave him. The next step is making you feel worthless & then physical abuse.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    That's not teasing. That's undermining your confidence. Teasing is only teasing when the person being teased is at least partly enjoying it.

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  • swagdrew72
    11 years ago

    He be a bully :(

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  • nicole
    11 years ago

    explain to him how u feel if he does not understand keep trying it takes guys a while to understand how girls feel

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  • weirdquestions1
    11 years ago

    that is his way of showing love but tell him you don't mind the teasing just nothing harmful or insulting. my boyfriend and I text eachother sometimes saying '' you're so ugly '' and '' fuck you loser '' but in a love kind of way, yknow? if he's saying it to be mean or if it sounds mean than don't put up with that!

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  • GuessWho
    11 years ago

    Friendly teasing it normal, Insulting is not!

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  • rock-chick
    11 years ago

    u gave him permission in the first place

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  • ccjigsaw
    11 years ago

    Start calling him names in return... Show him how it feels, and maybe he'll cut that shit out. Make penis jokes, bitches love penis jokes

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  • Unimportant
    11 years ago

    He does not know that it bothers you.

    Tell him.

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