How do I enjoy stuff without having my boyfriend around?

[Anonymous]

I've been dating this guy for a while now and I really like him. He recently went on vacation and until now, I randomly found myself thinking about him during my day and I thought it was cute, but now that i haven't seen him in about a week and he doesn't get time to text much, I'm not enjoying anything (even stuff I used to love doing) and I'm getting pissed and annoyed at my friends very easily (I'm not misbehaving with them, though) He is my first boyfriend and he will be back in a few days but I really don't wanna be dependent on him for something as important as being happy in life. I generally LOVE myself some me-time but now I find myself thinking about him during my me-time too. Any advice?

[JamesMI616]

It's good that you want to still have an identity outside of your relationship. This is your 1st boyfriend & it's going to set the bar for the rest of your life. Anything that happens with him is setting a precedent for later relationships. Maybe try some new things. Remember you don't have to be having a blast all the time. It's okay to just be bored or do stuff that you wouldn't ever do with him. Maybe some errands or a project you're putting off. Keep busy. It's okay to think about him and to want to be around him but it's important to have balance. Remember you are in a relationship but that's not what defines you.

[boggboss]

Relearn how to enjoy your own company or doing stuff for yourself I get missing him but not being able to enjoy stuff with him not their is a bit much

[In_Trance]

Seems like you need vitamin D

[ByCureChris9669]

do it in secret?