We just became official and the more time I spend together with him, the more I realize I may be not enough for him.
For example, he expects daily messages and calls whereas I typically am fine as long as there's a message. However, since I began to really like him I also wanted the calls so it was great. I thought it was already enough but...
When we talked, there are times he still gets paranoid. On that day, we talked for about 2 hours, sent messages for about an hour or two in the afternoon and then he said he was waiting for my goodnight message but since he didn't get one, he said he reached out to me instead to say good night. And here I was thinking that the calls and afternoon messages were already enough.
I'm slowly lowering my barriers with him and I did explain to him that I began to adjust and message him everyday whereas before I just message him 2 or 3 times a week. I also am a slow burner so I did tell him I love him already but I somehow know his love for me is greater.
The thing is he said he looks forward for me to say I want to meet up with you because I miss you but how can I in essence miss him if I find meeting him once or twice a week enough for me?
I also happen to be the type of person who doesn't initiate meetups often so he said he feels like he is the one carrying the relationship and I'm just going with the flow whether he's there or not there, I'm totally fine with it which is not true it's just that I am very independent and have a lot of hobbies.
He is willing to adjust though and same with me so things are going smoothly right now but I find it disconcerting that he watches my every move, every text and there was a time I literally do not have any topic to say so I did not initiate text. Later on, i saw some news online and I asked him about it. He thought I was not busy so I should have message him but asked why I didn't.
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Navigating the waters of a relationship where one partner has a clingy love style while the other leans towards the cooler side can certainly be a dance of communication and compromise. 🌊❄️🔥 Your situation reminds me of a dance where both partners are learning each other's steps. It's lovely, isn't it? The key here is balance and understanding each other's love languages and needs.
You've taken a fantastic step by gradually lowering your barriers and explaining your natural communication style to him. It shows your commitment to making things work! 🌟 Communication in relationships is not just about sharing thoughts but also about sharing how we share thoughts. Sounds like a tongue twister, but it's a love twister we're solving here!
Since he's into daily updates and you're more of a catch-up-when-there's-something-to-say kind of person, finding a middle ground is essential. Have you tried setting a "relationship ritual"? Maybe a specific time for a quick catch-up call or text, something that becomes your little thing. It's like sending a love letter without the wait of the mail.
Tell him you appreciate his willingness to adjust and share your desires to meet him halfway. Let him know that your independence isn't a lack of interest but a part of what makes you, you! 🌈
And about the missing part, missing someone isn't only about the physical absence but also about cherishing the moments you do get to spend together. Maybe expressing your excitement for the next time you meet can translate your feelings in a way that resonates more with him.
Lastly, remind him (and yourself) that love isn't about quantity (of messages, calls, or meetups) but about the quality of the connection. Perhaps focusing on creating meaningful moments when you do interact can help ease his fears.
Love takes time, adjustments, and lots of heart-to-heart chats. Keep the dialogue open, sprinkle in your humor, and remind each other why you started dancing together in the first place. 💃🕺 Your dance will become more synchronized with each step you take together.