Feeling bossed around?? Help???

Alrighty, so I've been dating this loser for like, a little while. He's pretty sweet and whatever, and we get along pretty well. The thing is, I can't help but feel like he's just a tad bit...pushy? He'll get sort of grumpy over silly things, and we won't talk for a while after these little episodes. I mean, I'm not perfect either but...still. He doesn't like it when I hang out with my friends all the time, even though I try to make time for him, too. I guess he maybe gets jealous too easily, but...?? What then? I'm not an unfaithful partner just because I'm not with him 24/7. I'm just not sure how to go about this situation. I do like this nerd, we've got a ton in common. Should I end this before I get too attached? Advice is appreciated a lot. D:

Sounds like a bad case of puppy love and lack of confidence on your boyfriend's part. Very common with kids your age. I don't recommend just breaking up with him without giving him a chance. You should tell him straight up that you really need your space and you feel like he is suffocating you a bit. Tell him he is an important PART of your life, but he isn't your WHOLE life. He needs to back off and let you breathe. Don't give into him no matter what he says. If he starts giving you guilt trips or moping about, then it is the time to break up. Good luck!

Loser and nerd? Terms of endearment, no doubt... Moving on to the more obvious... Talk to him and ask him. If anything bothers one in a relationship, one needs to talk to the other as it concerns none aside from those affected. Figure it out from there, unless of course, you need the affirmations of strangers. No communication=no relationship.

@Arc, yeah, I think that's pretty sound. I won't lie, I'm a little flighty. I can see why he might think I'm off cheating or whatever, I'm just a social person. He really isn't. I don't force him to hang out and do social things if he doesn't want to. (usually doesn't). I'll have a chat with him, because it's in order at this point. @yaasshat, He's my nerd. And yeah, I tease because I love. I guess, it's mostly because when things are smooth, it's just a super enjoyable atmosphere. I always feel like the low outweighs the high, until I get to a bad spot. I'll probably talk to him. Gotta figure out how to put my cards on the table.

Things are always great when they're great, it's what happens during and after the tough times that matters most. A strong relationship has ups and downs, it's a weak one that relies solely on the good times. You'll be fine no matter the outcome, but as I said, a little communication goes a long way.

Well if he is a nerd he may just not be well equipped to manage interpersonal relationships. His behavior could be either blind unintentional awkwardness or passive aggressiveness. I don't know enough to tell but these are possibilities. In any case the remedy is the same. If he is exhibiting unacceptable behavior it must be addressed because it is not good to stay like that for you or him. It will wear you down and teach him that is the way to behave reinforcing the negative behavior. The longer it goes on the rougher the correction "You never said it bothered you before now!" so try to avoid that line. You also have to take a bitter pill and look inwards objectively at yourself to gain full understanding in relationships. Approaching it will take care and finesse so he is not forced to go right into defensive posture then nothing you say or do will have any effect. You also can not belittle yourself either. You basically have to explain to him the issues without outright beating him over the head with it and communicate you want to resolve it if your relationship is to last. The exact how depends on you and him and your rapport with each other. If he can meet you halfway and try to resolve the issues and you really like him why not try if you want him. By the words you used to describe him however it sounds like you are looking for an excuse to dump him already. It is rare partners are perfect and require effort on both peoples part to build a relationship together in good faith as best they can. I assume he is around your age and is not going to get things right at first naturally. Good luck.

@ EVERYONE Well, we had the talk. I don't really have the energy to go through the whole thing, but we more or less aren't dating anymore. It sort of blew up. Eh. Oh well. I TRIED, I GUESS. Thanks for your advice, guys. I guess it just wasn't worth saving, anyway. That's okay. I'LL LIVE.

Aww shae, sorry to hear it did not go well. There is always someone new and interesting just around the corner. It'll be fine, center yourself and sail into the future to meet it.

Definitely skip anti-social people if you're a social butterfly. It never ends well, but that's all part of growing up.