A little context on our relationship before I start my story. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over one year now. I’m an emotional person, but I wouldn’t say I’m super emotional and all, but I do like to share my feelings and have my partner do the same. My boyfriend on the other hand is very straight to the point and doesn’t share moshy feelings often.

A little context on me now. I just got my CNA and just started my new job Monday and today is Saturday night going into Sunday. My schedule is a 56 hour week. That means I’m working 8 hours every day. I’m tired after every shift which is normal and I expect that. Now the story.

Today I woke up to a good morning text from my boyfriend and he also says “I miss you.” I haven’t seen him since Tuesday this week, so it’s been 4 days. I miss him too and I tell him that. Today he had to work as well so we didn’t text to much. Just a little off and on through out the day. I didn’t expect to text a whole lot any ways, plus texting isn’t always the best between us since our schedules are different. Once I get home from work I like to chill and FaceTime him to talk about our days and such. Yesterday we did for a little but it wasn’t long. The rest of the week we didn’t at all. So today I asked if we could FaceTime because I know sometimes he has plans with friends to call and play video games. He said yes so when I got home I called him.

First off the call sucked because the connection was poor on both sides, so it was hard to keep a conversation going. Second he was playing games on his own not fully engaging in conversation. We talk a little about our days and stuff but then I end up hanging up because I wasn’t in the mood to just sit and not talk.

So the I text him right after saying:

“Wow I really miss my boyfriend”

I said this because I wanted him to get the hint that I want to talk and not get ignored. I just wanted to see his face and talk.

He said:

“2 days”

He’s saying this because we’re planning to hangout in 2 days.

I said:

“Mk see you then I guess”

I probably should have approached this differently but I was mad and in the moment I wanted him to know I was getting upset.

He said:

“Why are you being petty?”

I said:

“I’m not I’m just letting you know I miss you”

It was the truth, I did just want him to know I missed him. And at this point I started crying.

He said

“I guess”

Referencing that I said it.

I said:

“I MISS YOU”

Just like that in all caps bc I really did. It’s been a long ass week starting a new job and working every day. I just wanted him to tell me he missed me and not make me feel bad for expressing how I felt.

He said:

“I KNOW”

“2 days”

I said

“That doesn’t make me feel better.”

It made me feel like it’s bad for me to miss him. All I want right now are cuddles and forehead kisses from my boyfriend that I haven’t seen in 4 days with barely texting and 2 DAYS left to wait.

He said:

“Babe stop being clingy”

“Chill out”

“2 more days”

:,(

I said:

“How am I being clingy?”

He said:

“Babe it’s been 4 days”

“You can survive 2 more”

“Stop acting like it’s a big deal it gets annoying. We said we missed each other this morning and that’s that.”

Yes, I can survive 2 more days, but does that mean I don’t miss him right now? No, I do miss him.

I said:

“Fine”

He said:

“2:30-10:30 again tomorrow?”

He’s just asking what time I’m working.

I said:

“Yes”

He said:

“Very cool”

“So that’s 56 hours?”

“How many do you have next week?”

Now at this point I’m really sad and crying so I don’t really want to talk anymore.

I said:

“I don’t know babe”

“I’m a little upset right now so I’ll text you in the morning.”

He said:

“Why are you upset?”

I said:

“It’s fine babe don’t worry about it”

“I’m just going to go to bed”

He said:

“K”

I said:

“I love you”

“Good night”

He said love u and that was it. I don’t know what to do, but I feel sad.

Please give your opinions on what you would do and how you would react. Thanks :)