Asking for a friend: I'm more social than my partner and he is putting pressure on me to call him every night. Are we just at different stages?

The author feels that their relationship is strained, with both partners leading separate lives and having differing social needs. Although they spend time together, the partner feels neglected, leading to guilt on the author's part. In response, the partner's expectations, such as daily video calls, add to the pressure, causing frustration. Despite assurances of self-improvement from the partner, no changes occur, steering the author to question whether they are at different stages in their relationship and how to move forward.

Your longer letter provided more context, and I think it's fair to say your experience could be summed up as feeling like walking on eggshells. This person has made you feel pressured and guilty for not spending time together - on his schedule.

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