I have a problem. I’ve been with my boyfriend for six months, and at the beginning of the relationship, I didn’t feel this way. However, as we started spending more time together (I spend 5 days at his place and 2 at mine), I feel awful when it’s time to go back home. I feel abandoned and can’t cope with it. My boyfriend isn’t very expressive over the phone either, which makes my anxiety even worse when we’re apart.

He’s an introvert who needs time for himself, and that’s why we have this arrangement. But it’s becoming more and more difficult for me to handle. I try to keep myself busy, but these thoughts won’t leave me, which makes me provoke arguments, and things only get worse. I’m in therapy. I’ve already talked to him about this, and he’s trying to support me, but I just don’t know what to think anymore. He generally has an avoidant attachment style, which I know makes the situation even harder. However, he’s really making an effort in our relationship—he doesn’t push me away, and we’re working on communicating our needs better.