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It seems like you put up with his abusive ways and bad treatment of you because you are afraid of the alternative...being alone. His control over you is not healthy and it seems as though you've...

The short answer to your question is "Yes" that is abusive. Abuse doesn't have to only be physical. A lot of times abusive behavior can start out minimal like this, but escalate over time into...

Thank you "TheEvilJester" for your input. I'm glad you see understand I'm not trying to be greedy or unappreciative. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with what my thoughts are. We did talk...

This is pretty much exactly what I'm talking about. I'm glad you understand what I was trying to say. I appreciate the sentiment and what it means to him, but it's getting to be too much.

I did...

I am in no way questioning his feelings (hence why I said I KNOW he loves me). I think you missed the point. It's just getting to the point where anytime a gift occasion occurs, I get these things...

I'm just wondering on how I should handle this situation.

Brief background:
My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. We are both right around 30 years old. Growing up, my boyfriend...