I’m 28, and nearly 4 months ago I reconnected with an old boyfriend. We started off so strong. We ended up leaving everything behind us and moving out of state. I have never left home, or lived with a boyfriend until now. We tracked in a camper for most of the four months and he finally started working yesterday.

Since moving into an apartment, furnishings the place and truly getting settled in he has completely shut down. He is quiet. He won’t touch me. I’ve been crying to him about how I just need a hug and to feel him touch me (and sex) and he hasn’t changed.

I don’t know if I’m the issue, if he is truly stressed and just needs to be alone or if I need to pack up and get out of here.

It would be nice to have a mother’s advice. A friend to lean on or even someone to just talk to. We’ve met so many friends and we have a good time when we’re out but he won’t talk to me or communicate.

I should also say we have agreed to stay at home and not work. He makes good money and can afford it but I don’t think he planned on spending the amount of money he did on furniture. I tried to get us used things but he wanted new, and real leather. He also wanted a new bed. He says it’s bad karma to have a used bed. The couch and chair was 3,500 and the bed, with the mattress was 6,000. Not to mention first months rent, deposit and food. We both eat healthy and I’m home so I cook 3 times a day. This was what he wanted….. I don’t understand. I do so much for him and I just don’t know if it’s stress or if we’re not going to work out.

If you’ve read this far thanks. It feels good just venting.

I should probably say he is getting over the flu and I ended up getting a stomach bug last night. He’s finally on the mend and I am knocking on deaths door. He’s stressed and I am supper emotional.

Advice is welcome 🖤