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How can I tell my boyfriend hasn't forgotten about me?

Asked by MerMaidBlu (426points) July 18th, 2009

My boyfriend works very long hours (we’re talking 48 hour shifts sometimes), when he’s not working he’s busy with school or side jobs for friends…even going out with friends (i actually LIKE that he goes out with friends because he doesn’t get to enjoy himself that often). I know this to be true because it’s how we met ironically. When we first started dating a couple of years ago he found time to call me or send me a text during a quick break or on his way home at the end of a shift. I haven’t seen or talked to him for almost a week. This has become a pattern over the past few weeks actually. Normally I don’t mind not hearing from him or seeing him BECAUSE he’s so busy but lately I feel like I’ve been but on the back burner and it doesn’t feel good. Should I say something to him about it or just relax because he may be busier than normal.

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Bri_L's avatar

I would say a few weeks is a while. Maybe just send him a text or something to respond to. Let him know you would love to hear how he is doing.

His response should be quite telling.

shortysith's avatar

I would mention it to him. If you two have been together for some time, I would say it is strange he hasn’t tried to keep in touch more. Let’s face it, we all get busy with jobs, friends, family, and other things, but I don’t think it’s too much to send a quick text or phone call. I agree that his response should be indicative of what is up.

ratboy's avatar

I think he’s speaking very clearly.

MerMaidBlu's avatar

by speaking clearly, what do you mean? I know it sounds nieve but I’m not seeing it lol

janbb's avatar

Talk to him not to us. We’re just guessing; he knows what is going on.

BBSDTfamily's avatar

You need to get the book, “He’s Just Not That Into You”. Or see the movie. Anybody can find time to send you a quick text or phone call while they’re driving from one place to another. If he was thinking about you and missing you, he would.

Nially_Bob's avatar

Ask and you will receive eh?
By the way ‘nieve’ is spelt ‘naive’. I’ve made the same mistake in the past :)

MerMaidBlu's avatar

lol thanks for the spelling correction…I didn’t think it looked right

cyn's avatar

Have you forgotten your boyfriend?

Nially_Bob's avatar

@MerMaidBlu
You’re welcome. Have a pleasant evening :)

marinelife's avatar

It would seem something may well be wrong. Something is wrong anyway if you two have such poor communication that you have not already asked him.

If something is wrong, he is taking the easy way out. If you two have an exclusive relationship, he owes you an explanation.

hungryhungryhortence's avatar

If you were relatively new to each other then I’d think he’s testing himself to see how much he is attached or misses your contact. Since you’ve been going out for some time then this is odd and probably not a happy for you situation. Just ask him how he’s feeling about you two lately since you’ve noticed a marked difference and go from there. Could be he’s distancing to see the degree of our interest in him after this time, could be.

Mrs_Hill91's avatar

you should sit him down and tell him whats on your mind. its not right that he has time for his friends and not his girlfriend. somethings not right.

Judi's avatar

I’m having trouble figuring out haw a relationship ever took root under these circumstances. maybe I;m just high maintenance.

Bri_L's avatar

Have you talked to him since this post?

Disc2021's avatar

@Judi I’m right there with you…

If he’s found time before to make contact with you in a way that you’ve appreciated, why wouldn’t he be continuing?

Call it selfish, narrow-minded or irrational but I want to hear from my lover throughout the day. If they are too busy to even pick up the phone, I start to wonder what place I have on their list of priorities. Now, I’m not the needy-“I need you ever second of everyday” type but If I start feeling like I’m unappreciated or being taken for granted, I have troubles committing comfortably. I want someone to spoil, I want someone to treat like gold and if they’re showing me that they dont really care for what I have to offer – I kind of take it as an insult.

Maybe I’m a little naive (because I certainly dont work long hours) but I know this much – if I loved someone I would sure enough make the time to call or see them. Text messages aren’t that hard to send these days so I would really ask him what the deal is.

MerMaidBlu's avatar

Yeah, I’ve talked to him since this post and I’ve even spent quite a bit of time with him (the whole weekend) he talks about marriage on our way to a house he’s thinking about buying and us having kids while his 4yr old daughter is there. But then he’ll contradict himself. I flat out asked him why he’s been hopping back and forth and he told me how indecisive he is…I’ve been dating him for two years, I already noticed this lol. I’ve been married before and it was a horrible relationship so I’m not rushed to put a ring on my finger either. He also knows how I feel about a future with him and doesn’t seem bothered or freaked out…my question is turning into what in the hell do you guys make of this? All I get from friends and family is that “it’s just wierd” lol…I’m aware of this as well, I don’t think I would be asking if I had my own ideas

Disc2021's avatar

Well do you like what you have? If you dont know now (or if he doesn’t know now) when do you think you’ll know by(which I guess means how much more of this can you take and is it worth adapting to)? I’m not trying to sway you one way or another, I just think you’ve got some questions to ask not only him but yourself as well.

Whatever you could call it – weird, strange, abnormal, etc. I definitely understand it. Relationships are not always simple and it’s not always a matter of “yes” and “no”. Sometimes love is really a test. Whatever you turn out with though, I wish you luck and I could somewhat relate to your situation.

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