Hello, I’ve been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over two years. During the first year, things were good and memorable, with some ups and downs like any relationship. Recently, though, I’ve started noticing some of her characteristics that I’m not comfortable with.
Whenever I try to talk to her about how I feel, it usually turns into an argument, and I end up feeling like a bad person, even though I’m just trying to open up. I believe relationships are about communication, right? Because of this, I’ve become scared to express my feelings, and now I often hold them in to avoid another argument.
At this point, I don’t know what to do. I really love her and want things to work, but one of the main issues is that she has a very high ego, and I’m not sure if or how that can change.
I’m also scared of breaking up because I’ve become really close friends with her friends. I worry about how their perspectives of me might change if we break up. I know I shouldn’t care too much about what others think, but I can’t help thinking about it, and it makes the situation even harder for me.
TLDR: I’ve been with my girlfriend for over two years. While I love her, I’ve started noticing traits that make me uncomfortable, and attempts to communicate often turn into arguments. I’m scared to open up now and feel stuck, especially because this is my first relationship and I’m worried about the impact a breakup would have on our shared friend group.