How can we become close again in being affectionate and communication?

[KittyJune1998]

My boyfriend has been distant lately with stress and says he’s not upset with me but he doesn't answer when i call and he stopped telling me goodmorning and barely talks to me through the week and weekend always saying he’s tired from work in dealing with a new child, court fees, medical bills, and other stresses that I feel are starting to take a toll on him in the last two weeks. He’s not affectionate lately and I just feel like eeveyrning im truing to do to ask can I help with anything at all and be supportive snd lovimg and affectionate it seems like he doesn't care i just feel like im a constant bother lately and he’s never treated me like this all year.

What can I do to not be overwhelming and annoying in feeling like I miss him being affectionate in us talking, I miss him calling me and answering when I do, and I miss talking through the week and weekend with making time for one another? I care about him and us so much more than anything I want to know he’s okay and be uplifting to him everyday mentally, emotionally, physically when I can with us having location difference, and spiritually with financially?

[Finchie40]

I’m sorry to say , he is clearly blowing smoke up your ass , if someone truly loves you a cares about you , they want to be close to you as much as possible , not distant themselves away from you period , so by him doing that to you , is your answer to move on from his lying ass. You are supposed to be his happy place , his shoulder to cry on , his best friend that he can vent to about his stresses , so the fact that he isn’t doing that to you , is just a lame excuse , don’t fall for that shit whatsoever, he doesn’t love you, he just likes the convenience of you , he is probably investing his time into another girl behind your back , whether he is or isn’t , he doesn’t value you or appreciate you , so you are best to move on and find yourself someone that wants you by their side through the good times and bad times , that’s what lovers do

[SueShe]

To be close again, you have first to be distant and give him the time he needs to get over all his issues that he seems to prioritize over you.

However, giving him too much time may also signify that you don't care as much for him anymore since you don't take the initiative to call or text him. I would say that you should give him 3-4 days where he can work on his problems.

Also, try to make it one day in the week where you don't contact each other in order for him (and for you) to prioritize domestic duties and chores.

[Abbycado]

Just do that and all will be okay.

@HollyK21

[HollyK21]

LOLLL that’ll do the trick, sunglasses and all😂💀

[AI Opinion]

Hey lovebird! 🕊️ Stress can squeeze the romance juice out of any relationship. Start by giving him a little space to breathe but also sprinkle in those subtle reminders that you’re his #1 cheerleader. A simple, heartfelt message can go a long way! Timing is also key—pick the right moment for a loving conversation. Keep it light, upbeat, and remind him you're there through thick and thin. Just follow your heart and don’t worry too much; sometimes, love is all about riding the waves together! 🌊❤️

[In_Trance]

The same way you did the first time around

[Anonymous]

The key is in good communication.