How to avoid separation anxiety from friends and partner

So, every time my partner has to leave for another state/town I feel alone and not loved which causes a tension in our relationship because his work requires him to travel
Asked by Nima
Answered
11/23/2022

My sincere apologies for hearing that things are difficult for you and thank you for letting me know what you are experiencing. You mentioned that you are having problems in your relationship. You want to know how to avoid separation anxiety from friends and your partner, as you wrote in your subject box. Despite this, you have taken the initiative to address these issues. As a result, self-awareness is demonstrated.

Upon reading your message, it appeared that you had been having difficulties. Have you been in a relationship with your partner for a long time? What is the length of time you have felt anxious when he is absent? Have you always felt this way when someone is away from you? At the moment, how are you coping when he's away at work?

In order to do his job, he has to travel a lot, which means he visits other states or towns. You also say you feel alone and unloved, which causes tension in your relationship. Have you discussed how it impacts feelings of not being loved and feelings of loneliness? Can you think of anything that might trigger these feelings? Is there anything you can do to help you work on these feelings? 

You mentioned that this happens between friends as well. This sounds like it's impacting you a lot. I'm sorry to hear that. When you are in your own company, how do you feel? When you think about these emotions, what emotions come to mind? Would you say that they are fears you have about being alone, or is it something else related to feeling 'left'? Is there anything you can do to work on yourself so that you can gain self-love?

Would you be willing to talk about what you're working through in more detail in therapy? Counseling is a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can express your feelings. It might be a present issue or a past event that you wish to discuss. There are subconscious things in every human being, but only through exploration can they be discovered and changed.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks for reaching out to me. I hope talking about this has helped you.

Wishing you all the best.

Mehreen.