I'm having relationship issues and I need advice?

So my boyfriend of 6 years is out of town working. He paints the bigger rides at amusement parks every winter when they are closed down. I'm have a hard time because he and I do not get much time to talk on the phone.


He says that they work 11 hour days and when he gets off of work he is exhausted. We have a daughter together so I would think that you would suck it up and just stay on the phone and chat for more than 5 or 10 minutes.


He has never liked talking on the phone and he says hearing me or our daughter cry makes it even harder to be there. They are only one state away right now. So he gets to come home periodically.


I don't know though. It gets on my nerves because, if he does miss us... he doesn't show it very well. I'm having trust issues and not for any real good reason. What do you think. Am I being too hard on him?I'm having relationship issues and I need advice?
It's very hard for men sometimes. I have a husband that just got home from Iraq and it was so hard for both of us at times. To be honest, everytime I talked to him it made me more sad so I do see exactly where he is coming from. I think everything will be fine and just make sure you express your feelings to him and just give it a little time. Also look into getting a webcam where you him and your daughter can actually see each other. That made it a little easier for us. Hope this helps and good luck!I'm having relationship issues and I need advice?
If I were in your shoes, I would ask when he gets off work, and cal him then. By waiting for him to call you, it will be on his terms, nut if he never calls, then there is hardly a relationship. Don't call every night, or you will seem clingy. If you really love him, wait for him. Just remember you will always be connected as you share a daughter. If he loves you, and you know he loves you, I would recommend getting married, after counseling of course. Just be patient and at least talk every three nights or so to keep the communication lines open.
Love involves trust. But if he works 11 hours a day that still leaves 13 hours for sleep and what ever. Only you know if he can be trusted or not but I think you should try to trust him until you start getting beliefs that he is cheating. But remember having a child together doesn't mean he has a commitment with you. Only a responsibility to care for your child. If you want more time with him tell him you need more time. Maybe he will realize he should take care of your needs first.
Next time you talk to him tell him he doesnt have to talk to you for long but all you need to hear is that he misses you whenever you talk. And tell him when he comes home he has to spend time with you. Going places with you and the child and spending time alone with just you going on a simple date.
The first issue is whether you trust him or not. Once the element of trust is not missing, you can work on the relationship. You have to make him understand the need to strike a balance between the demands of his work and your emotional needs. All the Best.
Yeah you are. He's working to support you guys right? Just suck it up and take care of your daughter and let him work! If he comes home periodically then there shouldn't be a problem. You're being over dramatic and pushing him away!
yes my husband was in jail for 5 year our son was ten he had a had a hard time how old is your daughter just hang in there just keep telling yourself his luck to have job now adays
I think things are finally starting to get to you both. Long distance relationships are hard already and you have a child on top of that.


That said, maybe it's time for a heart to heart with him when he comes home next if he's willing. Discuss your hopes for the family (do you want him home in the area full time etc...) and dreams for the two of you (do you see marriage etc...) and most of all what you want for your daughter (she needs her daddy etc...).


Try to make things a family decision and decide what (as a family) you are able to cope with. If anything else at least you will know where you're headed.


BTW...guys show that they miss you in weird ways. It's probably just hard for him to talk to you when he knows how much you love and miss him and he wants to be there. Try to remember why you trusted him in the first place, I bet he hasn't changed.