Surprising Ways You’re Hurting His Feelings
Not letting him help in front of others:
I know—you can do it yourself. You can fix the car yourself, or reach the top shelf, or clean the dishes. And if you tell your boyfriend that—I don’t need your help—he isn’t going to push it. But if this happens in front of your friends or parents, they subconsciously read him as a little lazy. Give him the chance to help, even if you don’t need it.