Struggling with a partner that wants more alone time then you do can cause lots of confusion and tension.
You might be looking for a sign when you are apart that the relationship is still in good standing. Being missed brings a lot of reassurance, but over-emphasizing this can breed more insecurity.
Being apart does not have to feel like disconnection.
It can be so hard to be in a relationship where you don’t feel loved, valued, or appreciated in the ways you would like. For anyone in this situation, I would encourage you to consider a few things…
First, what is your partner’s love language? If you aren’t familiar with the theory around love languages, it would definitely be worthwhile to read the book called The Five Love Languages to learn more.
If your boyfriend is very blunt and ends up hurting your feelings regularly, here are some tips on helping him express himself more sensitively as well as understanding why he responds bluntly.
First off, do you understand why your boyfriend is so blunt?