About a week ago, I told my partner of several years (mf 30s live together no kids) that I need a break to sort out what I want for my life and whether this relationship can continue. He knows I’ve had concerns about the relationship for years and we’ve even done couples therapy in the past. I had wanted to go back to couples therapy but he did not agree to that.

So I packed up some stuff and am staying with a friend. For the most part my partner and I have not had any contact. But there have been a few text messages to sort out details related to our household. It’s felt awkward.

Today he sends me a text saying he doesn’t know what to do or what I want. I reply that this is hard for me too. We agreed on a date that we would get together and talk again.

Then I guess I lost my composure a bit and sent him an emotional text telling him how much I hate this and how much I miss him. No response.

I text again and say I’m sorry if I made him uncomfortable. No response.

It’s been several hours and no response. I don’t know if his lack of response is bc he doesn’t care I’m gone or if he’s trying to hurt me or what.