Ladies of Bp.Net, I need some help.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Your right, I keep telling myself that I am happy. When deep down I really am not and it didn't hit me until tonight when he got upset that we couldn't hang out when we spent all day yesterday and the whole weekend together. He took me on a walk and talked to me about "commitment" and that he'd like it if I texted/called him more than I already do to tell him what I am doing during the day.
I am asking because I don't want to make the wrong decision and regret it, I told him straight up that I was not getting rid of any of my animals and had plans with what I wanted to go. He just thought it was funny because I was getting really defensive over an animal.

Shall I do more than highlight it?

You already know whats ups. He made you happy and you thought he was different because he was "woooing" you. Now 2 months later he is trying the controlling thing. I dont see it as a definate sign of impending abuse only because he may be the one who is dependant. So dependant on you that he can have it no other way. It actually sounds like he is trying to fullfill his own insecurities without appearing less manly. I actually had a boyfriend just like this. He wouldnt hurt a fly and never would have raised a hand or a voice to me, but he was very insecure and had a subtle control over me. Wanting to know what I was doing 24/7 and getting suspicious if I was anywhere without him. Difference is, my ex accepted my hobbies. Wether he agreed or not so It wasnt the exact same as your situation.

It is definately a bad sign though. Either he will become controlling and possibly abusive, or he will be an untrusting, insecure wreck if you are not glued to him. Niether is good. Just dont let him push you into anything. He says move in, you say no, thats that. If he continues to get worse you will need nothing more from him.

Your animals are your life and soul. Anyone who loves you would love your passions and the way they make you smile. Because seeing your significant other just light up when they see something like that, should make anyone in their presence smile. The happiness a passion and hobby like this can bring a person is contagious. In my mind, even if my boyfriend couldnt stand snakes, if he saw me smile at a beautiful animal and comment on it, he should at least be happy that Im happy. Otherwise there is something inhuman about him and I dont want to be with that person.