Should I stay with him?

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My boyfriend is giving me a lot of shit for putting my school first and not going to see him after school. He lives 2 hours away, so going to see him takes up all of my free time when I do go. I’m close to getting an academic suspension because I put him first my entire first semester and didn’t have any time to do any of my online homework (he doesn’t have internet at his house).
This semester i’m actually working hard, and getting good grades. He keeps getting upset because I don’t just blow a couple of assignments in order to spend a night with him when even a couple of assignments can really set me back. He’s calling me a liar when I say I might come over (after explaining that it all depends on how much work I am given for that day) and the plans don’t end up working out.
I just feel like he’s being extremely selfish and that he doesn’t even want to acknowledge how important this education is to me. I can’t afford to retake any classes. He’s even saying that i’m “bullshit” and an “asshole”

Category: Tags: asked September 18, 2013

13 Answers

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I think its pretty selfish of him to put him first before you and your education. If he really valued you he would value your education and support you along the way. Is he not going to school? Because it sounds like he has so much free time that he just wants your company. Does he not have a car to drive to you instead? If he doesn't have a car or not going to school then it's pretty pathetic of him to throw you down the ditch with him. Don't let go of your education for somebody who doesn't want you to succeed in life. If he doesn't take you seriously then you're probably better off without him.
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I think you are right in doing what's best for your future right now, and that's ok, but if you want to stay with him you have to compromise in some way for the sake of the relationship. One way is to not say "maybe", tell him you will meet him only if you are 100% sure you are free. Why doesn't he come to visit you? I say "if", this time of pressure can be a good indicator if he's worth you, you already sacrificed a semester for him, if he isn't willing to support you towards what is your best interest he isn't good for you, or doesn't really love you.
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Me and my partner went through a similar thing, I didn't call her names though. She stood firm and did what she needed to do, we argued about it a lot. But eventually I learned to deal with it. She does what she needs to do and makes time for me when she can. The less I moaned the happier she was, she was able to concentrate on her stuff better, which ment she could get it done quicker. Which ment more time for me. The happier we became and it was an upward spiral. So my advice is to stand firm, do what u need to do. If he loves u he will learn to deal with it. If not let him leave and u find someone who respects what u want. One other point, make sure when u r going to c him he isn't just after sex. Good luck, hope all turns out ok
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Honestly, the guy sounds like a jerk. If he isn't trying to understand how important your education is to you, and calling you names, I wouldn't stay with him.
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Honestly, if I was you, I wouldn't let someone treat me like this. This is uncalled for because though nobody wants to hear or believe it, school comes first. It's more important to have an education and provide for your future than to worry about someone who obviously doesn't care if you have a good future or not. I would either call him and have a serious talk about this, saying things like if you really like/love me you would support me into wanting to do good, instead of trying to hold me back from school. Wish you much luck, hope things get 10x better <3
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If I were you, I would talk to him about taking a break. If he really loved you, he would understand that a good education should come first. He sounds really selfish in my opinion. Just talk to him about it?
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To be honest, I wouldn't stay with him. If he's not understanding that your education is very important in general and very important to you then there's something wrong here, especially if he's calling you an asshole for not spending time with him when you're busy. If you haven't already then I would suggest asking to speak with him and ask him not to say something until you're finished explaining that this is important to you and you need to focus on your school work right now. After all, you did say that you spent your first semester focusing on him and that should be something you say to him and that this is a big part of your future and you want to do well and he needs to understand that. It's perfectly normal he wants to see you but it is not okay that he is being so rude to you about this, especially when you've said this is important and it can hurt your grades. If he continues to treat you like shit and act selfishly then end it, love. You deserve someone who's completely understanding of your education and not going to encourage you to brush it off.
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Honey, drop him into the next year. Don't waste your time on him. Focus on your studies.
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You tell him would he rather a girlfriend with ignorance, or a girlfriend with a potential future. If he prefers ignorance, than he's ignorant himself. Drop. Him.
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Amen to all of the above
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You are right to put your education first and if he really loves you he would understand that and not give you crap about it if he's selfish like that then it might mean he doesn't care that much about you and only thinks about himself.
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You are 100% right with thinking that he is being selfish. I just finished a very difficult program and my boyfriend was extremely understanding. There are times in our life when some things (be it school or work) that need to come before the ones we love and those that love us need to understand that. Your education is the beginning of your career. This is the start of the rest of your life. Maybe you can talk to him about that and explain that you love him and that right now you really need his support. Ask if you can bring books or your computer over there and make sure he gives you the time to study and do you work. Or maybe he can come over to you and help you study. Whatever you decide to do...do not stop focusing on school.
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He is selfish and illogical.I would lean towards breaking up with him and possibly find someone that respects you.