What If Your Partner Belittles You In Front Of Other People?

Does your partner ever belittle you in front of other people? Does he/she make fun of you (in a harmful way) or make hurtful comments about you in front of strangers or his/her friends?

If so, it is time to lay down the smack.

As soon as it happens, you need to give your partner the silent treatment. Don't talk to him/her until he/she's freaked out/confused why you're giving him/her the silent treatment. Next, let him/her know what he/she did was not appropriate and that while you love him/her very much, you will not tolerant any disrespect from him/her. End the conversation there and do not get into an argument if he/she tries to lure you into a fight.

If your partner is smart (and actually cares about you), he/she will "get" this warning and be more careful about it in the future. But if he/she ignore you and keeps on putting you down in front of other people, then you seriously need to consider finding a man/woman who actually RESPECTS you.

Remember: As a "Smart Dater", you DESERVE respect from your partner in a relationship. Never settle for anything less!