Javaira: Thank you for your two cents! It’s mostly a concern for me because primarily I respond well to words of affirmation, which in this case is not being satisfied due to 1.) distance 2.) difference in love language. To be quite fair to my partner, he is consciously trying to be more vocal about his feelings and emotions. I agree with the overthinking part. I have a tendency to do this and the distance just adds to it.

Valora: Just had an a-ha moment when you shared that bit with your dad. Maybe my BF is triggering this response because my dad is somewhat expressive and I wanted him to be more like my dad which is unfair to him. I will be more mindful of this! To answer your question, my BF is more hands-on when we’re together and his love language is really service which I appreciate.

Inky: Absolutely agree. Good thing he is more receptive now after I opened up about how I’m feeling.

Peggy: Yes to being patient and working on it together.

Thanks, everyone!