u/Dense_Food_7040

Did I overreact or is my boyfriend being emotionally dismissive? Should I meet him or not?

I (F) am currently in a very complicated situation with my boyfriend (M). We recently reconnected after a breakup and tried to give our relationship another chance.
However, things have been very emotionally intense and unstable. I often feel like I need reassurance and basic communication, while he feels like I am “taking things too personally” or “bringing negative energy.”
Recently, we had a serious argument. I tried to calmly express how I feel, but it escalated. He said things like he doesn’t want my “energy” and that I make things feel heavy. He also told me: “If I don’t answer, I don’t answer. You don’t have to react like that. You take everything personally.”
After that, he asked for a break and said he still “maybe” has feelings for me.
I feel confused because:
I feel like I am just asking for basic attention and communication

But he feels overwhelmed by me

I ended up feeling guilty for expressing my needs

And now I don’t know if I am being too needy or if my needs are actually reasonable

I also realize I made mistakes in how I reacted emotionally at times, but I never intended to be controlling or toxic. I just wanted clarity and reassurance.
Now he said he wants to meet up this weekend to “clear things up.”
And I’m really confused about what to do.
Should I meet him? Or should I just not respond and move on?
I genuinely want what is best for both of us, but I also feel emotionally drained and unsure if meeting will help or make things worse.

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u/Dense_Food_7040 — 6 days ago

Did I overreact or is my boyfriend being emotionally dismissive? Should I meet him or not?

I (F) am currently in a very complicated situation with my boyfriend (M). We recently reconnected after a breakup and tried to give our relationship another chance.
However, things have been very emotionally intense and unstable. I often feel like I need reassurance and basic communication, while he feels like I am “taking things too personally” or “bringing negative energy.”
Recently, we had a serious argument. I tried to calmly express how I feel, but it escalated. He said things like he doesn’t want my “energy” and that I make things feel heavy. He also told me: “If I don’t answer, I don’t answer. You don’t have to react like that. You take everything personally.”
After that, he asked for a break and said he still “maybe” has feelings for me.
I feel confused because:
I feel like I am just asking for basic attention and communication. He used to it before. After reconciliation, thats be his issues. And, i gave him something very valuable for me thought he would stay this time. But he disrespected me. Its killing me inside

But he feels overwhelmed by me

I ended up feeling guilty for expressing my needs

And now I don’t know if I am being too needy or if my needs are actually reasonable

I also realize I made mistakes in how I reacted emotionally at times, but I never intended to be controlling or toxic. I just wanted clarity and reassurance.
Now he said he wants to meet up this weekend to “clear things up.”
And I’m really confused about what to do.
Should I meet him? Or should I just not respond and move on?
I genuinely want what is best for both of us, but I also feel emotionally drained and unsure if meeting will help or make things worse.

reddit.com
u/Dense_Food_7040 — 6 days ago