Good day.
As a heart exploration coach, I believe that learning is the key to personal growth.
From your description, I can discern a number of conflicting emotions, including hesitation, worry, and a sense of being overwhelmed.
I will not delve into the specifics of your frustration with your boyfriend's lack of response to your messages. However, I will provide three pieces of advice.
First and foremost, I advise you to communicate with your boyfriend in a sincere manner.
Effective communication is a key factor in resolving issues in any interpersonal relationship, including partnerships.
The objective of the communication is to convey your genuine thoughts to him.
However, there are two key considerations when communicating with him:
One strategy is to adopt his perspective and attempt to comprehend his point of view, which will facilitate his ability to "hear" your message.
You have indicated that you have previously been slow to respond and indifferent. Is he attempting to remind you of the importance of responsiveness? Additionally, is he genuinely occupied and unable to dedicate more time to communication? It would be beneficial to consider his perspective. The objective is to facilitate more effective communication.
In the second case, it is advisable to begin with a personal pronoun and discuss your feelings in greater detail. It is also important to avoid using the second person pronoun "you" at the outset, as this may lead to feelings of rejection and blame, which could impede communication.
For example, you can say to him, "I'd like to have a productive discussion with you. I've noticed that we've been communicating less frequently recently, and sometimes I haven't responded to your messages in a timely manner. Is that because I've offended you? Have you been occupied with other matters recently? I'd like to understand your perspective, because I want to maintain a positive working relationship with you. Is that acceptable?"
After you have communicated with him in such an open and honest manner, he will likely provide you with the necessary information, which will then allow you to take the appropriate action.
Secondly, I recommend allowing him some time and contacting him a few times during that period to monitor the situation.
If, after communicating with him in a sincere manner, he has not indicated a desire to terminate the relationship, nor has he provided any compelling reasons for doing so, then it would be advisable to allow him some time. During this period, it would be beneficial to take the initiative and contact him more frequently, communicate with him regularly, and share with him the interesting people and things you encounter during the day. This will allow you to ascertain whether he is willing to respond to you, and you can determine during this time whether the relationship is viable.
Timely responsiveness is an important indicator of the authenticity of a romantic relationship.
I advise you to prepare for the possibility that he will not change and to focus your attention on your own needs and goals.
After communicating with him in depth and allowing him time to respond, and after taking the initiative to communicate with him on numerous occasions, it is evident that he remains indifferent to you. He neither replies to messages, blocks you, nor deletes you. At this juncture, it is crucial to accept the reality that he is currently not interested in pursuing the relationship further. This acceptance should be followed by a self-assessment to determine whether you are willing to continue with someone who is not interested in you.
There are two potential scenarios. One is that his current, less proactive demeanor is indicative of his true character, and once he has confirmed the relationship with you, he may become more assertive. The second is that he regrets being in the relationship and is reluctant to take the initiative, which has resulted in a gradual distance between you.
However, based on your account, he only became indifferent after you confirmed the relationship. Therefore, it is unlikely that he has lost interest in you, as if that were the case, there would be no need for him to confirm the relationship. It is more probable that he has simply been preoccupied recently. You and he should have a discussion, and it is likely that you will find the answer.
Even if he truly regrets being in the relationship, you may wish to consider letting go, given the effort you have invested and the extent of your commitment.
Then direct your attention to your own needs, allow yourself time to recuperate, and resume your life's pursuits while awaiting the emergence of a suitable alternative.
I hope my response is of assistance. Should you wish to discuss further, you are invited to click on the link entitled "Find a coach to interpret – online conversation" at the foot of this page. I will then be pleased to converse with you on a one-to-one basis.
Comments
I feel for you, it's tough when someone you care about starts pulling away. Maybe give yourself time to heal and consider what you really want from a relationship.
It sounds like the connection has faded on his end. It might be worth reaching out one last time to have an honest conversation about where things stand between you two.
Sometimes people get overwhelmed with life and distance themselves without meaning to hurt anyone. Perhaps he's going through something challenging right now.
You deserve someone who is fully present and attentive. This experience could be a sign that it's time to look for someone who values your presence as much as you do.
Not replying or disappearing isn't respectful, and it can be very painful. You should value your own feelings and maybe think about moving on to someone who will appreciate you more.