Hi, so over the past few months, my boyfriend said he’s been having a lot of anxiety (about himself, his life, his future, everything). A couple nights ago, we were in the middle of foreplay and all of a sudden he stopped and started breathing heavily and said “I need space. I feel uncomfortable. I need space.” I was startled and confused, but I just said “okay” and got off the bed and sat down at his desk. At first I thought it was just a hot flash, because he gets those occasionally, but he just had his head in his hands and kept saying that he felt so uncomfortable and didn’t feel right. Maybe 20 minutes later he said, “I’m really sorry but could you go back to your apartment. I think I need to be alone.” I said “okay. Just let me know if you need anything.” He hugged me and I left. I know he’s said that this kind of thing happens occasionally where he just doesn’t feel “right”. I kind of know the feeling too and I normally like being alone when it happens, but this is the first time I’ve been there to see him like that. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this? I want to help him, but I don’t know how (he’s also generally a very reserved person with his emotions). I just told him basically that I’m here for him and that if he wants to talk, I’m here or if he just wants to be alone for a while, that’s okay too. I told him that I just want him to feel okay, but I feel really helpless. Does anyone have any advice?