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Joined: May 2008
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Assess The Situation First, you need to calm down and get an objective view of what has happened. { Ecclesiastics 2:14}
Are you truly a victim of verbal abuse ?
Was your boyfriend being deliberately malicious , or was he simply " speaking thoughtlessly " ? { Proverbs 12:18 } How often has this occurred ?
Is it a one-time mistake that you can simply overlook ?
Or has he developed a habit of saying belittling or insulting things ?
If you are not sure of your own feelings in this regard, talk matters out with someone -- not another peer but someone who is older and wiser.
Perhaps you can confide in your parents or a mature fellow Christian. Such a discussion can help you determine if you are overreacting or if a serious problem does exit.
If it seems safe to do so, arrange to talk to your boyfriend about it.. { Proverbs 25:9 }
Calmly tell him how his behavior makes you feel. Be specific about why you were offended. Set clear limits regarding what you will not tolerate.
How does he react ? Does he brush your thoughts aside or respond with even more angry speech ? This is a clear signal he is unwilling to change.
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