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Boyfriend and my spots :(

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feelingfedupofit · 14/04/2025 10:35

I'm late 30s but still get bad spots.. All over checks, neck and back. Probably not severe enough to be classed as acne, just at certain times of the month.
Been with my bf (early 40s) for just over a year and he's in the annoying habit of starting at my spots when speaking to me.. Also asks stupid questions like "what's that?" (knowing full well exactly what it is).
In other ways he's kind, caring and thoughtful. My family and friends all like him and so do I, except when he's asking stupid questions, drawing attention to my spots. He's 42, independent, own home, good career etc but this stuff with the spots makes him sounds like teenager.
I don't know if he does it with the intention of upsetting me, he always has tone of "concern" in his voice when asking.
How do I get him to stop, just stop!. His questions aren't helpful. I've recently said if my spots are a problem, then feel free to end things but then he got upset.
Tired of it all though tbh.

OP posts:
PickAChew · 14/04/2025 15:13

Before you dump him you need to tell him, with a straight face, that it's a dickhead detector.

Crushed23 · 14/04/2025 16:53

He’s negging you. It’s immature and uncharming and would put me off any man, frankly. If he really does have a lot of redeeming features, as you say, then tell him straight to his face that you find his comments upsetting and that if he says anything like that again you’re walking.

Catoo · 15/04/2025 09:56

He sounds too stupid to date.

I’d tell him his question is stupid and if he asks anything as daft again you’ll have to look for a more intelligent man.

Or just get rid.

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