I suspect my boyfriend has bipolar disorder. He gets really angry at me over the smallest things.🤯📵

Last night, I was hanging out at my friend’s place, just relaxing and catching up. My boyfriend was out at a bar with his buddy. I texted him to ask about his plans, but when he didn’t reply for a bit, I left my phone charging in the other room. I had no idea it was on silent. When I finally checked, I saw 11 missed calls and a bunch of messages demanding I answer. I rushed home, but he wouldn’t even look at me. The next day, he snapped, saying I never listen and my phone is always on silent. Now, he’s giving me the cold shoulder—again. Honestly, I’m frustrated and confused. Is it really fair to get this upset over a simple mistake? Why does he always assume the worst? How do I even fix this? I just want to feel trusted, not interrogated. Please, tell me I’m not crazy for feeling this way! 😤📱🙄🤦‍♀️ #RelationshipStruggles #TrustIssues #Communication #SilentTreatment #RealTalk #RomanticRelationships

2025-05-21

Donna Lands

I am not a doctor. The mama in me says, "He doesn't have bi-polar. He doesn't respect females. He has signs of narricistic psychopathy. " Giving you the silent treatment is a bad sign. He probably loved bombed you in the beginning. He made you feel important. Once you became his toy, his manipulation of torture began. It's downhill from here. Soon, he'll call you stupid and dumb. He'll try to isolate you. He'll tell you how lucky you are to be with him.

05-22

Spokane, WA

Emily Ayala

As someone with bipolar disorder I can say at least that’s not how I personally operate. He is seeing things in black and white while I see shades of grey everywhere. He is being selfish and unrealistic. Please don’t make excuses for him. If you’re unhappy turn the corner to a new direction

05-21

Fort Myers, FL

Annie

You will not fix this. Drop him and move on Don’t marry him. I married what you’re talking about among his other control issues and I’m ruined now.

05-21

Jessica

Nope, not bipolar but he does seem like a possible narcissist. Narcissists blow up easily and will use the silent treatment as a form of punishment. He's just your boyfriend, thankfully, and the red flags are there. Move on so you can be happy. Relationships like this will only get worse. They're about control, not actual love. Even though they're masters at "love bombing."

05-22

Springville, CA

Deca Tune

Setting clear boundaries and expectations can protect you and give you an out if the controlling behavior cannot be curbed. Being concerned because you don't know where someone is, and getting angry because someone didn't immediately respond are different things. One is empathy and one is controlling. If he was being empathetic, then it would make sense for him to be reassured and comforted by you coming home. Instead it's about his insecurity with you being away His anger is him manipulating you to be available 24/7 (Gaslighting by saying you are the problem for putting your phone down). That's not balance, imo. Note: I am not a therapist

05-21

Dunbar, WV

olivia herndon

you can't fix people, only God can. you can accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Break up gently with this person. I had the same problem with a man, married him. it barely lasted 4 years because it turned into him bullying me and me thinking that things would get better. don't waste your time with him. God will send the "right" one to you🌸

05-22

Modesto, CA

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