[Jhanice Vinta]

I have a boyfriend, he is 23 years old, and I am 21. We;ve been dating for about 6 months. I believe we have common interest and we enjoyed each other, until lately, I noticed that he’s been distant, he texts less, looks distracted, and sometimes cancels our date at the last minute. I’m not sure if he is just stress or losing interest. I really care for him and I want to understand what’s going on. But I can’t ask him directly because I’m scared of what the answer might be, he suddenly say that we should just stop whatever we have between us and that’s the one thing I really don’t want to hear from him.

How do you usually tell the difference between normal ups and downs in a relationship and signs that your partner is actually pulling away?

[Bryer Rocky]

The “ups and downs” in a relationship are when both partners face a problem together. When one person suddenly starts ghosting and canceling dates, it’s often a sign of emotional withdrawal.
Listen! You’re not asking out of “fear.” The truth is, silence is not the solution. If he wants to leave, he won’t stop just because you aren’t asking questions; instead, your time and mental health will only deteriorate further.
Anyway, a relationship shouldn’t be a guessing game. If there’s no peace, it’s not a relationship, it’s just a burden.
AskApril, what do you think about it? Waiting for your expert advice.

[Marco]

You need to talk to him—that is the most effective way to get answers to your questions. It’s important for couples to be open about everything related to their relationship.
A relationship is built by both of you, so you shouldn’t have to guess or assume things. Have a serious, honest conversation with him while it’s still early, so any issues can be addressed and resolved sooner.

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