*Boyfriend pushed me during argument for the first time - Should I leave?*

[helen1819]

I don't know if I should leave my boyfriend for physically pushing me during an argument for the first time a week ago. I said nothing abusive or insulting to him beforehand, and was shocked at how aggressive he became midway through our conversation, yelling and then pushing me.

I left after it happened and he apologized profusely when I finally got back home. He said he did it because his past wife had been emotionally abusive towards him, and that it would not happen again.

He has treated me like a queen since we started dating 6 months ago, but I still get upset about what happened last week. Is it an outlier that won't repeat itself, or has a line been crossed that will lead to the erosion of boundaries and respect? Thank you so much for your thoughts.

I think it'dve been likely to happen again. Either way, even once should be the end IMHO.

Before and since the event he has treated me extremely well

They do- if they were like that all the time no-one would stay any longer.

Well done for getting rid of him and glad you're doing well. xxx

This is supposed to be the "honeymoon" period @helen1819.

If he can push you in an argument so early on in your relationship what might happen later on or when you were having hard times to overcome?

You know this isn't right because you said you were
shocked at how aggressive he became midway through our conversation, yelling and then pushing me.

I couldn't trust this wouldn't happen again and I'd move on. Sorry OP. 🌹