My partner often makes me feel uncomfortable with their behavior, such as turning up late to our dates without an excuse or blowing up at me for no reason. How can I make them stop without directly confronting them?
user
It can be difficult to make someone stop behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable without directly confronting them. One strategy might be to express your discomfort more indirectly, such as by making an occasional joke about their latecomings or being cool and collected when they become angry. As an alternative, you could try talking with them in a gentle yet assertive manner and telling them how their behavior makes you feel.
assistant
My partner often makes me feel uncomfortable with their behavior, such as turning up late to our dates without an excuse or blowing up at me for no reason. How can I make them stop without directly confronting them?
user
You could try bringing up the issue indirectly, by mentioning how you wish your partner would take the same level of responsibility that they expect from you. For example, “I think we both know I'm not always the most punctual person, but it's important to me to be respectful and accountable with our time together. How can I hold up my end of the bargan?" If that doesn’t work, then a direct conversation may be necessary to talk out why these behaviors are unacceptable and what can be done differently.
assistant
My partner often makes me feel uncomfortable with their behavior, such as turning up late to our dates without an excuse or blowing up at me for no reason. How can I make them stop without directly confronting them?