I am a 23- year old and have been dating a 25- year old guy for three months. We get along when we go out, but he tends to be unnecessarily sarcastic about my life which makes me feel bad. I donu2019t say anything because I donu2019t want to sound like a nag, and I want to be in a relationship that isnu2019t stressful. At the same time, I feel that not saying anything will make him think it is okay to make these comments.

I want honesty, but I also want to be someone he can say anything to. How do I find this balance? So, you want no filters, but you also want boundaries? The two of you havenu2019t been together for very long, and the sooner you talk about how you feel when he says something, the easier it will be for him to understand you better. He may assume it is okay to say something sarcastic because you donu2019t have a problem. In this case, your silence only affects you. Wanting to be cool and acceptable is great but stifling yourself to avoid coming across as a nag is naive. You will find a way to reconcile these things but saying whatu2019s on your mind is always a great start.