Why is my boyfriend so argumentative?

They’re Defensive “Argumentativeness often stems from defensiveness, and defensiveness often stems from shame: shame about being wrong, shame about being not good enough, shame about not knowing,” licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Natalie Finegood Goldberg tells Bustle.

Why does my partner turn everything around me?

Your partner may turn everything around on you as a way to distract you so he doesn’t have to take responsibility for an error or shortcoming. This type of person usually doesn’t want to take responsibility for his action or inaction.

Why does my boyfriend always change the subject?

If he is always changing the subject, this shows a huge lack of respect and a reluctance to allow you any autonomy or voice. Again, if he can’t discuss this problem in an adult way, I’m not sure why you are are sticking around. Is it only when you talk about a certain topic that he changes the subject?

What does it mean when a man changes the subject?

Don’t marry a man who does that. He will assume you’re ok with that behavior. It either means that he’s not interested in what you are saying, or, he doesn’t understand the art of conversation. When he changes the subject, you should change it back and say, “hang on, I wasn’t finished discussing that yet”.

Why has my partner changed for the worst?

14 potential reasons why your partner has changed for the worst. Take a deep breath and run your eyes over the following list of potential causes for the change in him or her: Infidelity abuse; Narcissism; Wanting to break up but not knowing how; Trauma; Mental health problem(s) Addiction; Gender identity confusion; Money problems

How do you deal with an argument with your partner?

Even in the heat of an argument, try to remember that you and your partner are on the same team. So proving how “right” you are and how “wrong” they are isn’t a worthwhile pursuit. Plus, if you’re more focused on building your case than you are on understanding your partner’s point of view, you’re not going to get very far.