He Says, “I Love You” But Doesn’t Show It
5 min readAre you with someone that tells you that they love you, but they never show it? Have you been confused about your relationship for a while, and you aren’t sure what to do? Keep reading!
- Communicate
One problem might be that you aren’t communicating with him. You need to be clear on what you want and need. If you need them to show you more attention, then you need to tell them that. Look at what is going on and make sure that you feel appreciated and loved.
If you aren’t getting what you want or need then he won’t know unless you tell him. Talk about what is upsetting you and show him that something is wrong. This is easy even though people often make it harder than it is.
If you don’t tell your partner what is upsetting, you will never make it work. Don’t worry about him getting mad or about him being upset.
- Be Honest
You have to be honest about what you want and need. You need to always be honest in a relationship and if you want it to work out for you then the best thing to do is to tell him that you love him but tell him what you need. He isn’t a mind reader.
Sometimes people just don’t know how to give the love that you need and instead of waiting for yourself to become bitter, tell them what you want and need. You might worry he will reject you or think you are silly but if you don’t do this the relationship won’t work.
- Be Sexy
Be sexy for your man. If you want him to give you more love and affection, then you need to be attractive and sexy. Show him that you are taking care of yourself. Get dressed up for him, go to the gym and do your best to be irresistible.
Not only will he find you sexy, but you will also be taking good care of yourself along the way. It won’t take much effort to step up your game and to have him notice you.
- Have Boundaries
Some women don’t have boundaries and so they are used for sex and other things. Make sure that you let him know what you want, and you set boundaries to get it. If he is doing things that you don’t accept, then you have to tell him. He has to know that you don’t like it.
Set boundaries for him and if he crosses them then you need to break up with him. You don’t have to justify your boundaries and you don’t have to stay with him if he won’t stop.
- End Things
If he doesn’t change and you don’t happen then go ahead and end things. This doesn’t make you a bad person, but it shows that you have respect for yourself and that you care enough about yourself that you aren’t going to deal with his bad behavior.
Relationships should never be one sided and if you find your relationship to be one sided then this might mean you aren’t with the right person.
- Take Care of You
The first person that you should be taking care of is yourself. You need to make sure that you love yourself enough to do things that help you to live your best life. Take care of yourself so that you don’t need anyone else to.
Don’t be codependent on him and even when you are away from him make sure that you are in a place where you can take care of yourself, and you can be happy. If he isn’t giving you what you need to be happy then if you are happy with yourself, you can move on.
Why Isn’t He Showing Love?
There could be reasons that he isn’t showing you the love that you want such as being afraid of getting hurt or being someone that is really private. He might think that you are overly emotional, or he might be immature.
He might be someone that likes to save and not spend money and so he keeps his money private, or he might be someone that is afraid of committing to you because he has had trauma in his past relationships.
- Take a Break
You might need to decide that the relationship needs to have a break and give yourself time to find out what you really want. This can help you and help him and it can allow you both to move on if the relationship really doesn’t work out.
This gives you time to heal and time to be alone and to find out what you desire and what needs aren’t being met.
- Talk to Someone
You can talk to a relationship counselor or a coach to help you through your problems with your partner. They can help you to understand things like:
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- Communication.
- Healing.
- Past situations.
- Traumas.
- Blocks.
This can help you and your partner to heal from things that might be causing the relationship to not work out so well.
- It Isn’t Your Fault
If your partner isn’t showing you the love that you deserve this is on them and not on you. It is a reflection of who they are and not the worth that you have inside of you. It can mean that he needs to look at his values and he needs to change.
You can’t change him, but you can change how you react to what you are feeling. Always be kind and always react in the right way to the situation. You might have hurt but you can respond positively.
- It Will Be Alright
Even if he doesn’t love you the way that you want to be loved and even if you have to move on without him, it will be okay. You will be able to get up and live your best life. You will be able to move on without him and to find someone that loves you the way that you deserve.
While I appreciate the advice given, it feels overly simplistic. Relationships are nuanced, and expecting one party to take all responsibility for communication is quite flawed.
“If he doesn’t change, just break up with him!” Wow, such profound wisdom! Next week’s lesson: how to breathe air – absolutely revolutionary! 😂
‘Just be sexy’? Really? Reducing emotional connection to physical appearance is both reductive and problematic. Relationships should be built on more than mere attraction.
‘Be sexy for your man’? That sounds like a recipe for an exhausting relationship! Why not suggest he learns how to love rather than placing the burden of attraction solely on her?
“You might need a break…” Ah yes, because nothing says ‘I care’ like suggesting a timeout in a relationship filled with love and affection. 🙄
Next step: tell him you love him while doing yoga! That’ll solve everything! Namaste, indeed! 🧘♂️
Right? Let’s just hit the pause button on emotional investment; it’s like hitting snooze on life’s alarm clock!
“It isn’t your fault.” This should be the cornerstone of every relationship discussion. Too often individuals internalize blame for their partner’s shortcomings.
The emphasis on self-care and setting boundaries is crucial. I would argue that these principles apply not just in romantic relationships but in all forms of interpersonal connections.
This article brilliantly encapsulates the essence of healthy communication in relationships. It’s refreshing to see such clarity offered on a topic that many find convoluted. Bravo!