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I started seeing a combat veteran a few months ago (we are not in a committed relationship officially- but it doesn't seem like either of us want to see other people). Since I've known him, there have been a couple times where he has dropped off the face of the earth and shut me out- the last time it was because he was grieving a death of a fellow soldier. I wound up dropping off a care package for him and that seemed to "bring him back." A week and a half ago, he told me that he was having a terrible week at work and was feeling depressed. He said that I could call if I needed anything from him but that he would talk to me later. Other than him replying to a Valentine's Day message I sent, I have not heard a word from him in that week and a half. I've tried reaching out twice to see how he is doing, but my messages have gone unanswered. Yesterday, I texted him that I would respect his alone time and that I was still here for him. I don't understand why he fully shuts me out. I want to be there for him but I feel like he's not letting me. He mentioned to me before that he is either 1. talkative, social, etc or 2. withdrawn because of his PTSD.
In the past, he has come back after having around a week of space, but it's been longer this time and it makes me wonder/nervous if he's not going to come back. How do y'all cope with this kind of uncertainty when your loved one withdraws/isolates/shuts you out?
In the past, he has come back after having around a week of space, but it's been longer this time and it makes me wonder/nervous if he's not going to come back. How do y'all cope with this kind of uncertainty when your loved one withdraws/isolates/shuts you out?