Von is lost,
Thank you for opening up to us, and I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling sad and anxious.
Congratulations on six months together, that's wonderful. 🙂
It's normal to feel sad or anxious if we'll be apart from a loved one for an extended period of time, particularly in the earlier stages of a relationship. Of course, you value their presence and often their physical closeness to you. I remember when my ex went interstate for about four days last year, and I was missing him a lot during that period too, even though it was short.
Staying in touch with each other while he's away may help to lessen the anxiety, particularly if you're both sharing photos, videos, and/or stories of what you've both been getting up to. If applicable, FaceTime or video call are a good option for staying in touch in a more immersive way.
If you're worried about missing his presence, you could always keep something of his with you with his permission (or just have something that reminds you of him) while he's away, like a piece of clothing or a trinket. It may feel like he's still close by you even if he's physically absent.
Keep yourself occupied with activities that make you happy while he's away as well, and surround yourself with other loved ones who uplift and support you too. This may help dilute any feelings of anxiety or sadness.
Have you spoken to him about how you're feeling? He may also be able to help reassure you and you can both take measures to reduce your anxiety about him being away.
I hope this helps a little. Feel free to keep chatting with us if you'd like, we're here to listen and offer support if you need.
All the best, SB
