9 Signs Your Boyfriend Doesn't Respect You

Loving someone goes hand-in-hand with respecting them. Lack of respect in a relationship can kill the love partners have for each other. Some disrespectful acts are more subtle than others which is why you have to look closely for those signs in your relationship. Alison Bryant of All Women Stalklists signs that your boyfriend doesn't respect you, and what you should do about it …

1. He flirts in front of you as if you weren't there: Is your #boyfriend 'a bit of a flirt'? Do you make excuses for him and brush it off as not meaning anything? Well, it's not a very respectful way to behave if you're not there, acting as if he doesn't have a #girlfriend. And it's even worse if he flirts right in front of you as if you weren't even there. It's dismissive of you, and it's not just him being charming and friendly. It's rude.


2. He puts you down: Does he constantly criticize you? That's definitely not showing you the #respect you deserve. Someone who loves you supports you. They don't put you down and make you feel inferior.

 3. He tries to dictate what you do and how you dress: This should be a huge red flag. It's a sign of a controlling #man who doesn't respect that you're an individual with the right to choose for yourself. Someone who tries to dictate what you wear, where you go and who you're friends with has no respect for you as a person but thinks you're his property.

4. He doesn't listen to the word 'No': Does he ignore you when you say no to something? Does he try to force you to do sex acts that you don't like? A #man who doesn't listen to and respect the word 'no' has no respect for you. Is this really the kind of #guy you want to date?

5. He belittles your opinion: Or does he belittle your opinion? Does he laugh at your ideas and dismiss them patronizingly, or tell you flat out that he thinks they're ridiculous? Guys like this have no #respect for you. #Guys who do will accept that you have your own opinions, even if they don't always agree with you.

6. Sex is more important than anything: Sex is an important part of most relationships, but it shouldn't be the only thing that matters. Does he only ever call you when he wants sex, or pressure you into having sex even when you're not in the mood? That's a terrible lack of respect and shows that he only sees you as a #bed partner.

7. You're his second choice: Do you have a sneaking feeling that you don't match up to his #ex, or that he secretly has the hots for someone else? You should never feel that you're second best. If he truly values you, he won't be dating you when he'd rather be with someone else. And if he prefers being with his friends, let him be with them - while you find someone who really likes you!

8. He repeatedly lets you down: Be wary of guys that are constantly coming up with reasons for letting you down and cancelling dates. Something may come up from time to #time, but if he's constantly cancelling, he's showing that he doesn't value you enough to stick to arrangements.

9. He's not there when you have problems: Is he there for you when you're sick or need support, or is he nowhere to be seen? #Guys who respect you are always there for you when you need them.

Source: Riseup247.com