How can social anxiety affect close relationships?
Yep, sounds like he has a problem with anxiety. It’s actually remarkably common – it is often associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, although your boyfriend might not actually have this. You sound as though you’re being very supportive and are trying to help him through it, but I understand it’s difficult to wait for him to sort his head out. I had the same problem as your boyfriend – I loved my boyfriend, but would stress out and panic and feel like I had no choice but to leave him. So I did. I left him for 6-7 months, during which time he started seeing another girl. Seeing him with another girl helped me see things clearly. Suddenly my anxiety stopped and I was able to really see that I wanted to be with my boyfriend, that I loved him. So we got back together. Over a year on, we’re still together and I’m coping with my anxiety. Your boyfriend should contact a councellor or therapist. Cognitive behavioural therapy could help him – he’s nailed the hardest part because he’s ack
