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partner not contacted me for 4 weeks


Question Posted Monday November 11 2013, 3:52 am

i submitted this question but forgot to log in so i cant add information to it. therefore i post it again below with the extra info.

my partner has gone to his family in another country for several months. at first we texted occasionally and called around once a week. for the last 4 weeks i have heard nothing. last time we spoke all was fine. i thought i would give him some space for a couple of weeks so as not to pressure him as he is around family. then i called and texted and called again. phone was off and no reply. what should i do. i want him to come back but dont want to pressure him.
we have been together for 4 and a half years.



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Additional info, added Monday November 11 2013, 5:46 am:
thanks lightoftruth for your sensible, measured answer. i am left with a large amount of stress, sleepless nights, thinking of multiple scenarios, etc. i havent tried to call for a couple of weeks now but am on the point of emailing a brief note asking whats up. i dont like playing games and have stepped back to give him time to emerge but that hasnt brought a result. thanks for your help. .

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lightoftruth answered Monday November 11 2013, 4:16 am:
This is really a tough situation. Like I said before on your original question, I don't think much can be done.
He isn't totally committed to your relationship if he hasn't tried to contact you in four weeks. You shouldn't have to pressure him to come back, he should WANT to come back. If he chooses not to come back, it's because he doesn't value you. You don't deserve someone like that.

It's not right for people to shut people out when they are stressed or upset. It causes worry to their partner and sends a bunch of mixed signals. Communication is very, very important in a relationship.

The next time you do get a hold of him, he better have a good excuse as to why he didn't contact you. Because excuses like, "I was stressed/upset, I was busy, ect" are not good enough excuses.

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