We have been dating for about a month now long distance, and after both of us getting off break, it's been very awkward and tense. Our conversations are very short, if it can even be called that. We play games together, joke around, but after a while, it becomes very quiet while as before, it was a genuine flow.
Recently, we barely even talk on call outside of small talk, and it results into a mini argument of one of us practically begging the other to connect. I don't know what to do, yesterday I explained to him I felt there was a wall between us, and he got very silent and unsure of how to "fix" it. I just want to hang out with him like before, when we were calm and happy and didn't think about time. I know it's going to be different, but this difference is putting a huge strain on the relationship now. I don't want to lose him as I love him very much, he is the best thing that's happened to me,and I've been working on my communication skills and trying to be understanding, but this awkward energy is there no matter what.
It's usually everytime I suggest hanging out during the day too, so maybe I should ask for nightly hangouts but.. Idk!
Feel free to ask questions, thank you! I would love any suggestions as well 🙂
TLDR: me and boyfriend are very awkward with each other now that we've gotten back into school (before it was natural) conversations feels pretty forced. how to move past awkward stage as two college students?