Is it normal that my boyfriend reacted this way?

I've been with my boyfriend for a year now & we've been living together since August. We have a great relationship but I'm still learning learning how to accept the good & and the bad. The hardest to accept is his selfish behavior that appears a little more often than I would like it to. I don't know if this particular incident falls into the category of being selfish, which is why I need advice. 

I've been sick for the past week. The 2 biggest symptoms: my throat & ear are in alot of pain. Even though my boyfriend knew this, he still kissed me and cuddled with me, even though I warned him not to (almost as if he didn't believe how badly I was feeling). 

When I went to the doctor yesterday she told me that I had a viral infection. When asked if it was contagious she said: "cover your mouth & nose when you cough or sneeze, & you should be fine." For people who don't know, a COLD is a viral infection, the gravity & length of the cold depends on how strong your immune system is. You can't take antibiotics for a cold or virus, it has to run its course. According to the doctor, it could last up to 5 weeks. 

When I explained this to my bf, he freaked out! He wouldn't let me near him, no hug, no kiss (which I completely understand). But then he yelled at me when I accidentally mixed my salad that I had taken a bite out of with his, I had to beg him to show me any kind affection to show he cared (like a back rub), & since sex was "out of the question " he watched porn on his desktop and jerked off in front of me, as I was trying to fall asleep, but couldnt because I was in excruciating pain due to side effects from the meds.  He could have taken my laptop or his phone into the bathroom or living room.

When I woke up in the middle of the night, he was sleeping on the opposite side of the bed (his head by my feet). I've never had a boyfriend act like that. Knowing him, if we had a spare bedroom or a more comfortable couch, he would've slept in the other room.

What if my cold lasts another week, or more? It makes me feel like he's more concerned about himself then he is about me being sick.

My opinion, if you're in a commited relationship and you live together, and your partner has a cold, there's really nothing you can do about it, other than taking care of yourself. Take precaution by drinking plenty of water, take lots of vitamin c, eat healthy & workout to build your immune system; not by making them feel like they have a disease. It's only a cold!!

He has psoriasis, how would he feel if he broke out and I refused to touch him or sleep near him? He'd feel horrible. I know psoriasis is not contagious but it's still pretty nasty looking.
Believe me when I say that I would NEVER make him feel uncomfortable about it. 

Am I the one who's selfish, is his reaction/behavior normal?

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Based on 78 votes (14 yes)
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Comments ( 17 )
  • supercrazygerman

    he is an asshole

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  • swime

    If he was my boyfriend I'd do everything to get him sick and when the psoriasis flares up treat him like the leper that he looks like LMAO! Or better yet tell him to grow up and break up with him

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  • devilonyourshoulder1

    He's acting like a dick. I understand the whole "beware of the sickly thing" though. When someone sneezes or coughs, I cover my face, move somewhere else, and when I'm in the car I lean away and roll down the window. But I warn people that I'm uncomfortable with that kinda thing, and stop after about a minute. (I can be a bit of a germaphobe) But he seems to be ignoring you entirely. Kick his ass outta the bedroom til' you're better. You're sick and should be treated nicer.

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  • sunny_wantsome

    Why do all weirdo get the nice girls

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  • DatShitDntMakeNoCent

    HE REALLY ISSS A DOUCHEEEEEEE!
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  • TareBear20

    Smack a bitch! ^_^

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  • lc1988

    Yeah you're right, he's wrong. I'd slap my bf if he did that shit. Ususally if one of us gets sick the other will catch it as well because we won't stay away from each other lol. I would recommend taking zinc as vit C has shown no affect on the immune system. There's also something called Cold Eez that contains zinc ions that are thought to interupt replication of the virus and shorten the length of your cold. Anyways, hope you feel better soon and you smack that asshole.

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  • Darkoil

    Yeah he's acting like a big baby.

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  • Jlgrad

    Yup. Agree he's being a dick

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  • schatzi24601

    Wow, I wish my boyfriend would be that amazing. :/ I was sick once and I gave it to him and the poor sucker was throwing up all day :( he missed school and it was all my fault. I was there alone and I felt so bad like I had killed somebody. Believe me, he truly loves you by caring about his own well-being. You won't be happy unless he's happy (right?), so this is the best way. no, it is NOT romantic to kiss someone when one of you is sick. It's just immature.

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  • TheAwesomeOne

    breath on his food, an in his face when his sleeping so he gets sick an when your better you can act like how he was acting towards you

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  • Greenizzle13

    if you think he's no worth it let him go. Just keep telling yourself there are alot of jerks out there but there is only one perfect guy for you. just keep trying and never give up. Because when you find the one your going to be happy.

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  • All_Fired_Up

    Mmmmmmmmmm oranges, yum

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  • ygrowup

    He needs to grow up and have a heart!

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  • chope

    He's a douche bag!

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  • joybird

    Kick him out - you're wasting your time with this idiot.

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  • equanimity

    He's being a weirdo.

    I agree with you, a healthy immune system is about the only protection you have when living with someone intimately.

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