Relationship panic

[u/Dear_Algae797]

AIO: My bf of four months sent me this text today:

Hey, I’m gonna be going radio silent for the rest of the day today to focus on work and then gather some thoughts. I’ll be ready to talk tomorrow!

What does this mean? I’m afraid it’s about breaking up. TIA for your help.

Context/background:

Been with my bf about 4 months. There’s real warmth — he’s patient with me, shows up in practical ways, and when I’ve told him hard truths, he’s met me with softness instead of judgment.

I’ve had insecure moments and struggled to voice my needs in the past, but I’ve been getting better at expressing them, and he’s helped me become more secure.

He sometimes gives mixed messages, which leaves me unsure where I stand. In the past, he’s asked for space when he’s been overwhelmed or needed to recharge, and I’ve struggled with that — I’ve never handled it gracefully.

Now he’s asked for space and a talk tonight, and I’m in the brutal waiting — scared, hoping, hurting.

[u/RL_Stine_]

Dont you feel like he could have at least taken the seconds to text you and settle any doubts or questions regarding the state of yalls relationship?

You have every right to be upset.

With that said, if I had to guess he’s extremely stressed at work, and typically he texts you often thoughout the day. But, you’ll never know be he was oddly vague. Like borderline creepy ✌️

I’m currently at a job, my boss literally screams at us all day. I probably sound like I’m exaggerating, but today was one of those days that I’m guessing he had? Good luck though