Good Reasons to Breakup With a Boyfriend

Men who are unfaithful leave their partners devastated and unsure of where to turn.

Terminating a romantic relationship can be confusing and complicated. Women who are unsure what actions to take are often torn between their memories of passion and their knowledge of recent circumstances. Ending a destructive relationship before it results in permanent hurt is the first step in moving forward with the life you want.

Pride

He is too proud to apologize. If your boyfriend no longer takes the blame for things he's done, especially if they were especially hurtful or serious, it may be time to let him go. Men who genuinely care for their partners take responsibility for their actions by sincerely apologizing and doing everything in their power to fix the problem. Additionally, they are careful to prevent the past from repeating itself and take special caution in future decision-making.

Infidelity

He is unfaithful, or would be if he thought he could get away with it. Infidelity is a sure sign of indifference and causes damage that can never be fully erased. Men who engage in physical or emotional affairs with other women care about their own desires more than their partners' and are willing to hurt them in exchange for temporary satisfaction.

Selfishness

He does not provide for the relationship. According to Mary Ann McGrath, the associate dean of the graduate school of business at Loyola, partners who fail to share their resources, both physical and emotional, communicate a lack of interest in continuing the relationship. Discuss your hurt with your partner about his lack of giving and observe whether his actions change. If your man still fails to demonstrate interest in you by surprising you with something special or taking you out for a nice dinner, it may be time to terminate the relationship.

Manipulation

He is controlling and manipulative. Men who play on your vulnerability to control your emotions or evoke a response from you are more concerned with dominating the relationship than sharing their love. It is important for women to address inappropriate treatment before it spirals out of control and evolves into something more serious and destructive, according to Dr. Charles Corry, president of the Equal Justice Foundation.

References

• The New York Times: A Gift That Gives Right Back? The Giving Itself
• The Equal Justice Foundation: Domestic Violence Is A Human Problem

Resources

• NetDoctor: Five Signs You're in a Dead-End Relationship