<human>: Hi All,

Me and my SO (20/F) recently had a close to break-up situation in which she described to me that she feels suffocated in the relationship. Fortunately I was able to talk to her and sort it out, but I'm unsure of how to stop myself wanting to be constantly talking to her.

Currently I'm trying to spend more time with my friends and I'm making sure that when I'm at work I put my phone out of sight, so that I don't get frustrated when I look at it and she's not replied for a couple of hours (she's also at work).

The issue unfortunately was first caused by her wanting me to show her more attention at the start of the relationship, however now she has a job she is substantially less interested in talking to me throughout the day. 

I believe I'm just being paranoid about it and it's just probably reaching that part in the relationship where you're supposed to be used to each other, but I feel like she's already been at that point for a while and I feel like I'm no where near.

So I was just wondering, has anybody else ever been in a similar situation? And if so are there any tips you can give me to become more independent again? Because I really want to make this relationship work and I feel like if I keep letting this eat away at me, I'm going to be the one to end it.

Also, this is my first proper relationship and this is all new to me. Mainly why I've come to the internet to seek help :')

Thanks in advance

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<bot>: gf wanted me to be more attentive at the start of the relationship and now wants less attention, asking for tips on how to become less attentive