Is it normal to overreact like this?

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I constantly find myself getting upset with my boyfriend. He's incredibly sweet an is always tries so hard to make me happy. Yet I'll get mad over stupid things, like the other night we went bowling with his friends who he hasn't seen in a while and I felt he was ignoring me. The whole time I was upset I knew it was ridiculous, that he was just connecting with his friends and that it wasn't a big deal, but I just couldn't stop myself from being upset. I almost always immediately get over it as soon as he apologizes so why can't I just not get upset in the first place? Am I crazy/addicted to drama? Or is this just a girl thing? I don't want to end up pushing him away. Please help!

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  • howaminotmyself
    13 years ago

    This is not a girl thing. It's a you thing.

    You are manipulating your boyfriend. You are making him apologize for your problems. This isn't very nice, you are lucky you still have a boyfriend. Are you ever sweet to him?

    Why are you really cranky all the time? bipolar, pms, daddy issues, take your pick. Of course he ignored you when his friends were in town, even the sun takes a break from being the center of attention every night. The reality is, this wasn't ignoring you- it was living his life.

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  • BfingIToucher
    13 years ago

    I really think the fact that you have some self-awareness about this is promising. Now the next step is stopping the behavior. Or else your boyfriend may get really tired of you quick. P.S. It's not a "girl thing."

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  • Tinker
    13 years ago

    im exacly like you and my bf says i do that cuz everthings suppose to be bout me... So i guess we kinda do it without realizing. Maybe cuz youve gotten everything your way so far?? It irritates you that this isnt goin ur way? I personally am just sayin of how i feel and know its selfish but just cant see to stop it.

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  • rayst
    13 years ago

    You answered your own question, "OVEReact" that means react too much.

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  • bigkitties
    13 years ago

    Could it be a bad case of PMS? I only ask bcuz I catch myself getting irritated about things that I know damn well I shouldn't be mad about but can't seem to control it either but it's ALWAYS due to PMS in my case. Something to consider I guess.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    You expect his whole life to be about you. Grow up your not crazy or addicted to drama you just want everything to go your way. Pathetic.

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  • garcondur
    13 years ago

    you're one of "those" women, guys either marry to shut you up if they're losers, or learn to avoid if they're emotionally
    mature and intelligent/secure. seek guidance if it becomes a problem and you don't find a soft enough guy who will just take it or think it's normal/cute.

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  • butterflybaby08
    13 years ago

    Ok I am not pathetic and I'm not saying he was truly ignoring me. There is no reason for you people to be hateful. I recognize that my feelings are ridiculous and irrational and I was simply looking for advice on how to handle it/any other girls who do this. At least I recognize this.

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