I am going through a very lonely phase of my life. My two best friends left the town at the same time and now I am all alone, my only companion is my boyfriend. For the record we’re together for about 8 months.

I spend the weekdays working and studying so when the weekend arrives I am more than ready to jump in my boyfriend’s arms. But, you know, unpredictable things happens.

He is sick and doesn’t want to see me because of that. I respect his decision and I am trying to not make a big deal about it. But deep down I feel this immense abandonment which I know isn’t rational. I will spend the weekend alone and it is hurting me. I miss my friends and I miss him. I will have to wait a whole another week to see him again.

It isn’t the first time this happens. The last time I was very dramatic about it and I am not proud about that.

Is there something I can do to deal with it like an adult? How do I stop relying on him without breaking up?