How to Get Your Boyfriend to Make Decisions
Always being the one in a relationship to decide what to eat, where to go or how to handle issues that arise in daily life can be frustrating, and can cause issues within the relationship if the situation isn't addressed. If you have a boyfriend who always leaves the decisions up to you, it can be a challenge to change that behavior, but it isn't impossible. By making the decision to change your boyfriend's decision-making skills, you can put the focus of teamwork back into your relationship.
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Instructions
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Talk with your boyfriend and explain to him that you value his input. Tell him you don't mind making some decisions, but that you want a relationship that is a partnership. This means sharing in all aspects of the relationship, including some of the decision making.
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Present your boyfriend with one or two responsibilities that require him to make a decision. It may take time to get him to be more decisive, so don't overload him. Suggest that he be responsible for making a decision about what to eat once or twice a week. Something as simple as this can help acclimate him to being more decisive. Ask him to choose a movie on TV or to set up a date for the two of you.
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List the decisions you feel your boyfriend should help you make and introduce them slowly to avoid overwhelming him. You may not get all of the input you want, but if you work together, it's possible to gain more input from him than you ever have.
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Tips & Warnings
Tell your boyfriend that you find assertiveness attractive. Encourage him through his ego.
Refuse to make the decisions that are your boyfriend's responsibilty. Don't let him off the hook.
