Emotional dependence: when getting a response becomes a need
There is a difference between wanting to receive a message and feeling that you need to receive it in order to be at peace.
Some signs that may indicate that the situation is affecting your well-being too much are thinking about it for a large part of the day.
Giving up personal activities to be available, accepting behaviors you would not normally accept, or feeling intense anxiety during relatively short periods without communication.
Anxiety& Stress
The goal should be to regain emotional stability and establish boundaries.
Should you ask him directly what’s going on?
Yes, in certain circumstances, since adult communication isn’t about guessing what the other person is thinking. If you have an established relationship and notice a significant change, you can calmly ask if something is wrong.
