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Psycho Boyfriend

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Reply 20

ForeverIsMyName
Finish it, have a friend or something in the other room or a big ****off knife in your pocket whne you do it mind.


Yes, because he is obviously a 'psycho'. He got angry once! This is basis for deciding he will sort all his issues with violence, and is unable to hold a reasoned conversation without recourse.

Reply 21

Jet Black Heart
If a gal had gotten angry, pushed her b/f and threatened to kill him in the heat of the moment, would you tell him to get out of the relationship?
This is directed at all those who are telling her to get out immediately.


Of course not. She'd of 'had a bad day' and need 'help'.

Such is the hypocrisy of modern relationships.

Reply 22

Jet Black Heart
If a gal had gotten angry, pushed her b/f and threatened to kill him in the heat of the moment, would you tell him to get out of the relationship?
This is directed at all those who are telling her to get out immediately.


Yes, obviously.

Are you trying to make a point? :confused:

Reply 23

tehjonny
Yes, because he is obviously a 'psycho'. He got angry once! This is basis for deciding he will sort all his issues with violence, and is unable to hold a reasoned conversation without recourse.


Can you read?

The post begins: "My boyfriend has a very bad temper." Do you think, perhaps, that might suggest that he has gotten angry more than "once"?

Reply 24

more adventurous
Yes, obviously.

Are you trying to make a point? :confused:
I'm trying to find out who's going to be a hypocrite, like tehjonny insinuated.
I think JMG is pointing out some quite reasonable options OP.

Reply 25

more adventurous
Can you read?

The post begins: "My boyfriend has a very bad temper." Do you think, perhaps, that might suggest that he has gotten angry more than "once"?


Right. So people with bad tempers deserve no understanding? People have tempers for a reason...

Nothing in her post suggests he has gotten physically aggressive before this. This would suggest any problems he has are getting worse, and that he needs help with them.

I wonder about the state of many relationships if people are seemingly willing to dump someone at the first sign of trouble.

Reply 26

tehjonny

I wonder about the state of many relationships if people are seemingly willing to dump someone at the first sign of trouble.
It is disheartening but I have to agree with more adventurous that the title of the thread would seem to indicate that this is not an isolated incident.

Reply 27

tehjonny
Right. So people with bad tempers deserve no understanding? People have tempers for a reason...

Nothing in her post suggests he has gotten physically aggressive before this. This would suggest any problems he has are getting worse, and that he needs help with them.

I wonder about the state of many relationships if people are seemingly willing to dump someone at the first sign of trouble.


First sign of trouble? Sorry, what exactly has she told us about her relationship previous to this that has led you to conclude that everything was rainbows and butterflies before this happened?

Let's look at the first line again.

My boyfriend has a very bad temper but today he totally flew off the handle.


Meaning: "My boyfriend NORMALLY has a very bad temper, but today he took it a step too far."

Yeah, that sure suggests that this is the "first sign of trouble." :rolleyes:

Reply 28

more adventurous
First sign of trouble? Sorry, what exactly has she told us about her relationship previous to this that has led you to conclude that everything was rainbows and butterflies before this happened?

Let's look at the first line again.



Meaning: "My boyfriend NORMALLY has a very bad temper, but today he took it a step too far."

Yeah, that sure suggests that this is the "first sign of trouble." :rolleyes:


So you believe those with bad tempers deserve ultimate social isolation? Have you never felt angry then?

And please, if you can only make points by rolling your eyes, don't bother. No reason to be disrespectful of people.

I just wonder how you can all be so judgemental and clear cut about this. Lets face it, you know as much as I do. The difference is I'm thinking about it rather than simply saying;

'Dumps him yea, he is not worths it love'. What do you all know of this guys worth?

Reply 29

Jet Black Heart
If a gal had gotten angry, pushed her b/f and threatened to kill him in the heat of the moment, would you tell him to get out of the relationship?
This is directed at all those who are telling her to get out immediately.


I wouldn't take that kind of crap from my girlfriend. Without a phenomenally good explanation I'd completely lose my respect for her.

Reply 30

Chumbaniya
I wouldn't take that kind of crap from my girlfriend. Without a phenomenally good explanation I'd completely lose my respect for her.


Would you appreciate it if the only advice you got was 'chuck her' though? How would that make you feel?

Again, it is evident you expect the smoothest of rides in a relationship. When in fact the best relationships are founded on struggle for that relationship.

Reply 31

No need for sarcasm more adventurous, and tehjonny I agree. Having a short and/or bad temper is not deserving or social isolation. Though I don't think that's what she was saying. I would suggest that what she is saying, or perhaps thinking, is that he shouldn't be in a relationship with someone until he learns to have a certain amount of control of his anger. Though I would disagree with this.

Reply 32

tehjonny
So you believe those with bad tempers deserve ultimate social isolation? Have you never felt angry then?

And please, if you can only make points by rolling your eyes, don't bother. No reason to be disrespectful of people.

I just wonder how you can all be so judgemental and clear cut about this. Lets face it, you know as much as I do. The difference is I'm thinking about it rather than simply saying;

'Dumps him yea, he is not worths it love'. What do you all know of this guys worth?


I like how you change the subject when you realise you don't have a response to the actual points made... very clever.

Reply 33

tehjonny
Would you appreciate it if the only advice you got was 'chuck her' though? How would that make you feel?

Again, it is evident you expect the smoothest of rides in a relationship. When in fact the best relationships are founded on struggle for that relationship.


Unless I'd mentioned a good reason her having such an outburst, it's what I'd expect. I really don't see how you can do that to someone you love without extreme provocation.

Also, I'd love to see some evidence (outside of fictional love stories) that the best relationships are founded on struggle. I'm quite happy with a relationship founded on loving each other, thankyou very much. Is it so frightfully abnormal that me and my girfriend and I can sort things out without getting very angry?

Reply 34

more adventurous
I like how you change the subject when you realise you don't have a response to the actual points made... very clever.


Fair enough.

Your point was that he normally has a bad temper yes? He does not normally throw his g/f on the floor and threaten to kill her whilst smashing up the place. This is the difference. You are taking the OP's words out of context.

So, evidently something has happened to make him behave like this.

Reply 35

Chumbaniya
Is it so frightfully abnormal that my girlfriend and I can sort things out without getting very angry?
Very angry no. But without anger alone, yes, it would seem a little unusual to me. Though of course it is a good thing that you can sort out your problems without anger.

Reply 36

tehjonny
Fair enough.

Your point was that he normally has a bad temper yes? He does not normally throw his g/f on the floor and threaten to kill her whilst smashing up the place. This is the difference. You are taking the OP's words out of context.

So, evidently something has happened to make him behave like this.


I asked you what part of her post suggested that this was the "first sign of trouble"...

You think that, as long as he doesn't "normally" do it, it's okay for someone to "throw his g/f on the floor and threaten to kill her whilst smashing up the place" every now and again?

Reply 37

Chumbaniya
Unless I'd mentioned a good reason her having such an outburst, it's what I'd expect. I really don't see how you can do that to someone you love without extreme provocation.

Also, I'd love to see some evidence (outside of fictional love stories) that the best relationships are founded on struggle. I'm quite happy with a relationship founded on loving each other, thankyou very much. Is it so frightfully abnormal that me and my girfriend and I can sort things out without getting very angry?


I didn't say that.

If a relationship is worth its salt you will fight for it, BECAUSE of love. If you are happy to dump someone as soon as it becomes difficult...what was the point in the first place, did you actually love them? Probably not.

True love is something you will fight for. You do not love someone and truly want to be with them if your solution at the first sign of trouble is to run.

I don't know if that is true of you, but it is what you are suggesting yes?

Reply 38

more adventurous
You think that, as long as he doesn't "normally" do it, it's okay for someone to "throw his g/f on the floor and threaten to kill her whilst smashing up the place" every now and again?
You're putting words in his mouth with that more adventurous

Reply 39

more adventurous
I asked you what part of her post suggested that this was the "first sign of trouble"...

You think that, as long as he doesn't "normally" do it, it's okay for someone to "throw his g/f on the floor and threaten to kill her whilst smashing up the place" every now and again?


What part of her post suggests he has done this before? What part of her post suggests he will do it again?

No it isn't ok, I never said it was? I don't think that it is a reason to chuck in a relationship though, and I think it is bad that you are encouraging her to do that without being in possession of all the facts.

You know as much as I do. Thing is, I'm admitting that and saying 'see what happens' and make an attempt at reconciliation. You've decided from one OP post that he is inherently violent and should be dumped. Who is treading the high ground?

You all lack an understanding of violence. People are never 'just violent'. Violence is a reaction to something. Whether it was a rational reaction or not is another thing entirely.