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'My Boyfriend Says I'm Selfish!'

'My Boyfriend Says I'm Selfish!'

Never commit to someone who's competitive, resentful, and envious of your ambitions.

Heather Havrilesky
Jul 29, 2025
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Hi Polly.

Reading Ask Polly has helped me grow emotionally in ways I didn’t expect. I’m really grateful for the wisdom you share and the community you’ve built. It’s given me the language and space to reflect, like I’m trying to do now.

My boyfriend called me selfish today during a fight, and I don’t know if I want to sta…

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