Boyfriend is going through some personal issues and is asking for space?

[Anonymous]

He knows he can count on me for everything but I feel like he's distancing himself. He's going through some health issues and family issues and is asking me for space. I want to do something for him but don't know what to do. He says I act like a mom. What else can I do? Should I really just give him space and that's it? I feel like if I don't initiate the conversation he's not going to either

[Emiliamazing]

It’s a challenging situation to be in with him. Trying to focus on not being maternal. One way you can do that is relate your advice to how it might benefit the relationship the both of you share. A mom‘s advice is going to be directed at just the individual, often times. Perhaps your advice can be centered upon how working together, the relationship you share with him will become stronger

[IMuser]

Ingrain this in your brain: you are not a therapist: sure you can offer a safe place but it's only temporary.

Give him space, let him figure himself out and you focus on your life. When he needs you, he will contact you

[Wise4myage]

Right now, I say just tell him you are their for him, but don't let the space grow into weeks and months.

[boggboss]

If thats what he wants yes