What would you do?

[Honeytye]

I have been with my bf for 6 months. His communication was hit and miss in the beginning. He is an independent type, which was quite refreshing. He is quite easy going. We have good dates and spend weekends together always great when we are together. Recently he has been a bit stressed and his communication has gone down hill. I’ve picked him up on it. He has explained more about the stressful situation, it makes sense but I still don’t understand why he can’t communicate properly. It’s hit and miss, I’m finding it rude. Today he messaged first thing and I replied a few hours later. I asked a question he still hasn’t replied. When I last brought it up he apologised, explained how he loves spending time with me etc etc. But I know my worth and when we are apart I’m feeling a bit shit. Advice mumsnetters?

After 6 months this is frankly far too much hassle on both sides

Personally if you are spending all weekend together and enjoying that I would let the messaging slide a bit. If he's also not wanting to meet up as much I probably wouldn't...

No he still wants to meet it’s just our communication styles are different. His has changed back a few steps and it’s made me cautious.

If it doesn't work for you it doesn't work for you, HOWEVER if you are aware there is a stressful situation majority of his focus is probably on fixing that while you aren't physically there. I think men struggle to juggle things. Personally if everything else is lovely I would ride this out and see what happens when the stress is resolved. Don't focus on how much he's text you ect fill your own time.