Hi! So, I'm really struggling with some communication issues with one of my partners. When we started chatting, they mentioned physical primarily with the possibility of friendship. At that time, I was totally chill with that. As time has gone on, i've been putting more effort forth and feel as if they're just indulging me. I now want...more? When I expressed that, they said they understood and apologized that I felt like that.

They also told me about some things that have been going on and have also caused them stress. Mostly revolves around meeting metamour and sexual preferences. They did acknowledge that they've been a bad hinge in those aspects. We came to a plan, but it's been completely on hold after I've done everything asked of me (surprise surprise). After having that convo, it's been still stressful and I'm struggling to communicate my feelings to them because they also let me know that they're in the process of moving and have some work drama going on.

The latest thing is that I asked if they wanted to exchange holiday presents (6month old relationship) and they said "nah, I don't think we need to 😊". I want to. I also struggle with being assertive because it's not really in my nature.

Any advice?