While a healthy amount of playful banter between the two of you could be chalked up to being normal in any relationship, consistently humiliating you in public is never a good thing. In fact, it can be a sign of controlling and emotionally abusive behavior. Jennifer Kelman told Best Life that your partner could be engaging in an "aggressive act" that is tailored to make them look good in the eyes of the people around you. If this is something you've lived with for years, it might be hard for you to notice the signs. Oftentimes, the humiliation can also be subtle.   

Relationships require a foundation of trust and respect and public humiliation goes against both of those values. You want your partner to be your teammate in life, someone who holds you up and empowers you to be your best self, not someone who says and does derogatory or insulting things to you in front of others. 

If you find yourself in a situation where going out with friends has become a stress factor because of how bad your partner makes you feel in front of others, then it's time to fix the problem. Here are some ways to tackle it.