I know that 6 months is NOT an anniversary, but it is a milestone at the beginning of a relationship. It's understandable that the OP would want to acknowledge it. Not everyone here's in the same position in our lives: what doesn't seem much to some does seem a lot to others. In any case, I can see why the OP would feel bad if her boyfriend is bewailing his dreadful life on a day when she thought they'd be celebrating something that should make both of them happy. On the other hand, OP, it does sound as though your boyfriend needs some help and support, no matter what the date. Maybe you could talk to his mum if he's close to her?

Agreed.

I personally think that was completely selfish of him.

Hitting himself and hating life? Forget the fact that he missed this milestone in your relationship. Time to do a 180 and run as fast as you can sweety.... this boy needs more help than you will ever be able to give him.

6 WHOLE months?!?!?!?! Well F him for not giving you a diamond bracelet, lobster dinner and 10 orgasms. Dump his ass. Guy clearly has enough problems that he doesn't need a whiny greedy bitch of a girlfriend who cares more about presents and dinners out then why he is hurting himself.

Okay, first things first: If your boyfriend is depressed enough to repeatedly punch himself in the face, you should be encouraging him to get some serious, long-term help. Second, WHAT? You are more alarmed about the lack of recognition for your "six-month anniversary" -- which is not even a real thing, as anniversaries are ANNUAL -- than the fact that your boyfriend is suffering with a mental health problem. Hey, I have an idea, how 'bout you dump him and go look for someone just as superficial as you are. Let him find someone who cares enough to help him find a solution to his depression. Who knows? Maybe if you leave him, his clouds will suddenly lift on their own...

Your BF is having a bad time. Stop being so god damn selfish

Same. We have clues, but in the end we just took a guess.

Six months isn't an anniversary and does not need present-buying rituals. Your boyfriend needs to know that, too.

This.