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Is distance normal after 3 months of dating

User Profile: Jacoba937
Jacoba937 July 25th, 2023

My girlfriend and I have been together for 3 1/2 months. Things were great and we would spend a lot of time together whether being on the phone or in person. I work offshore so we would spend hours on the phone together everyday. I was home for 2 weeks around the forth of July and spent everyday with her. Since I left back for work she has been very distant. I’ve had to fight tooth and nail to call her or even really just hear from her. I’ve brought it up 2 times since I’ve been out here for the last 2 weeks and I don’t know what the issue is. She said she was afraid she would lose feelings since I’m away from home for work and that scared me, even terrified me. I will give her the benefit of the doubt for the past couple days since she has been recovering from her wisdom teeth surgery. But even before then her whole demeanor changed about our relationship and I don’t know what to do.

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User Profile: toughTiger6481
toughTiger6481 July 27th, 2023

@Jacoba937

my spouse worked on a ship when we first got together gone months at a time, difficult yes but missing him did not change my feelings

if she loses feelings having you work off shore and spending what time you can with her ..... simply put she is not that into you.

i am assuming you have a good job and to say that may be the break is not a remark from someone serious....



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User Profile: Jacoba937
Jacoba937 OP July 27th, 2023

Thank you I needed to hear this. I’ll bring it up whenever she and I call next. I’ve been very anxious about the whole situation

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User Profile: grouchysmelt
grouchysmelt July 27th, 2023

@Jacoba937

Alright, I get that you're feeling worried and confused about your girl's behavior. First off, give her some space after her wisdom teeth surgery - that's no joke, and she might need time to recover both physically and emotionally.

When she's feeling better, just have an honest chat with her. Tell her how you're feeling and that her sudden distance has got you concerned. And don't forget to listen to her side of the story too. Find out what's bothering her and why she's feeling this way about the relationship.

Make sure to reassure her that you're totally committed, despite your job being far away. Let her know how much she means to you, man!

Now, it's essential to discuss some solutions together. Figure out how you can stay connected even when you're offshore. Maybe set a schedule for regular calls or video chats. Plan visits whenever you can, and talk about your future together, so she knows you're serious.

Take a step back and evaluate the whole relationship too.