Give him some down time, not only is he anxious about results but also mentally exhausted after exams. Guys come round once their “me time” quota has been satisfied – it’s got nothing to do with you or the relationship, it’s just a basic space need which guys crave after a stressful, tiring event – zone out with video games, meet their guy friends for a quick game or watch their match, drink beer – your boyfriend needs some space to rejuvenate, I am sure he will contact you soon, be supportive and positive, everything will be fine.

To be honest, from one girl to another,my suggestion is to drop him a message along the lines of “I wanted to let you know I am here for you whenever you need me, take all the time you need to relax after exams and give me a call once you feel refreshed, I know you will rock the LSATs, you worked so hard and I am real proud of you. I love you and miss you”

Do not pester him with Hi, how are you messages to nudge him to talk because you feel anxious. Let him miss you a bit and also have him know you are ready to give him his space and have a positive orientation towards things.

Do your bit and go chill with your girlfriend’s, watch a movie, go shop.

He will be back and happier still that he can rely on you to be calm and supportive in these moments. He sounds like a dedicated chap and you are a devoted, sensible girl. It will all be alright soon.

Dear shelly123friend:

I don’t know why he is slow to respond and neither do you. Considering certain explanations to his distance feel better than considering other explanations. Best strategy, I believe, is to seek and receive the true explanation. So ask him simply and directly: why have you been distant in the last week?

anita