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Romantic relationship dynamics are as unique as snowflakes.
After all, no two people are alike.
Now shes asked Reddit if she acted like a jerk.
Panicked, she started looking for him everywhere, but obviously couldnt call him because she had no phone.
Still upset, she told him shed been searching for him.
On the car ridehome, he kept telling her he couldnt understand why she was so upset.
From what OP says in her post, it would seem that shes feeling insecure in her romantic relationship.
Interestingly enough, research shows its not personality or compatibility that keeps couples together.
Certain traits have been shown to be particularly important for maintaining healthy bonds.
Words of affirmation is aboutexpressing affectionthrough spoken words, praise, or verbal appreciation.
Gordon adds that a person with physical touch as their main love language feels love through physical affection.
Beyond the gift, theyll treasure the time and energy the gift-giver put into picking it out for them.
Bored Pandacaught up with relationship expert,Dr.
Deborah Heckerto get her opinion on OPs situation.
When we asked her if OP was overreacting, her answer was a definite no.
She said OP was appropriately responding to their customary meet-up arrangements.
She added, The boyfriends disappearance was not a statement of his need for independence and separateness.
Relationships cannot endure with this punch in of self-indulgence and absence of respect for ones partner.