<human>: We've been dating for about 8 months (he's 30, I'm 27). When we first met, I had just started graduate school (I go part time, work full time). During my first week of midterms, he was great -- super supportive, gave me my space. I truly appreciated it. 

During my first finals week, he said he felt disconnected from me. That since I had been away studying, I didn't know what was going on in his life. He thought that was weird and that a couple should always be active in each other's lives. This week was my second finals week and the same thing has happened. I've tried to make time for him but the times I have set aside for him, he's blown me off because he thinks I should be studying. I've invited him over, to classmate's houses to hang out after studying, and he hasn't taken up any offer. I feel like I'm doing my best to balance school and a relationship, but it's not what he considers an active relationship.

The way I see relationships is that if one person needs to focus on a project or another priority for a week or two, no big deal. Doesn't mean you love me less or that we're not there for each other. Life is busy. He feels the exact opposite.

Now, this is where I don't know if there are other influences going on, so some other possibly important details: most of his family has passed away, he lost his job a few months ago and has had a hard time finding a new one, things aren't working out for him so well in another project of his.

Do you think it boils down to a fundamental difference in how we approach relationships, or is it a residual fear of being left?

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<bot>: I don't know if it's a core belief difference, which would lead to a break-up, or a deep seeded emotional issue of his.