You shouldn't date someone who isn't reasonable.
Jen has a boyfriend who is impossible to please and is growing apart from him emotionally.
Jen wants to avoid confrontation with her boyfriend.
Jen breaks up with her boyfriend over text and refuses to see him again after doing so.
Jen pretends that everything is fine and hopes that things will improve in the future.
Jen's partner is forced to think about the consequences of his actions.
Jen's partner is emboldened to continue treating her this way.