Confused

Q. Me and my boyfriend have been dating for a year and half now. About two months ago, he began talking of marriage and living together in a year. Then two weeks ago, he began acting different. He kept saying that he needed some time apart. That we are not clicking like we used to. He always seems too busy to talk about anything that is going on. I know he has been under a lot of stress with his job and his sister getting married this past weekend. I just don't know if our relationship is over now or not. I love this fellow very much and I don't want to lose him, and from what his family and friends have told me, his feelings are mutual.What should I do?
Joanie

Charmaine:
This could be a simple matter of cold feet. What sounded good in theory is perhaps scary in reality. When people ask for `time-out,' it usually indicates confusion or some kind of ambivalence about the relationship. I don't think it's got anything to do with his sister but stress could be causing his feeling of pressure.

If you trust his sincerity, give him the break he desires. It's better that he sorts himself out now and not after you're living together or married.

You need to ask him directly if there's anyone else involved because if that's at the bottom of all this, you have a right to know.




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