How do I give him criticism?
So my boyfriend and I have been together for 7 months now. He’s my first real boyfriend. Lately i’ve been it a tough place mentally and I find it hard to talk to him about it. If i tell him he tends to try to solve things rather than just comfort and support me which is what I feel I need in those times. We are very different and I know he’s just doing what he thinks will help - because if he were in my shoes that’s what he’d want from me. But I would much rather just have the support. I’m going to talk to him about how i’m feeling but I just want to make sure I do it in a way that doesn’t come off as ungrateful or rude.
@lovingBeach9964 I'm glad you're going to communicate what you need. Try to use "I" statements and keep it about how you feel and your needs. You can acknowledge that you know he is trying to help and you appreciate it, but you want to be supported in a particular way for you.