<human>: Contrary to what the title may suggest, this isn't a post about jealousy or long distance.  In fact, BF and I will be traveling to the same location together, this September.  I'm very excited--partially because we both got accepted (we wouldn't have gone had we been apart) and because of the country itself.  I love to travel and I can't wait to experience this new place with him.  We've been together about a year and a half, and hopefully this will be long-term.

My boyfriend is excited too, at least he says so.  Whenever I bring it up he gets moody and withdrawn.  I know part of the reason is that he's sad about being away from his family for several months (we are away at college right now, but we both get to see our families once a month).  He's very close to his family, especially his very young siblings.  I'll miss my family too, but it's not making me un-excited about the trip.  I'm wondering if he's dreading being away with just me.  I really hope not.  I've asked, but he denies that.  How can I boost his spirits before and during the trip?

Additionally, he's the only person I know that will be on this semester abroad.  What will I do if he's busy and I'm not in class?  I don't make friends easily, and I can't just wander the city by myself (I'm a small, defenseless kind of girl and not comfortable going anywhere alone).  I'm already sort of naturally clingy, so I don't want to get on his nerves even more.

I really, really don't want our relationship to fall apart because of this. Not only do I love my boyfriend, I'm 20 and I'm already on my second relationship--my family would probably laugh and roll their eyes if he dumped me and I started dating someone else in the future (most people in my household and extended family married the first person they dated, so I'm already behind the curve).

Any suggestions?

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<bot>: Boyfriend and I are heading abroad next semester, how do I make him look forward to the trip and how do I avoid annoying him while I'm there?