But Charles is more of an introvert. He enjoys his alone time, often retreats into his hobbies (video games, reading sci-fi and sometimes coding for fun) and is more of a “let’s watch a movie in silence” type of person.

I really need help. I’m a 28-year-old woman living in New York City. For the past three years, I’ve been in a committed relationship with my boyfriend, “Charles.” He’s 31, works in tech and is super ambitious.

I love having deep conversations, spending quality time together and doing activities that foster closeness, like cooking together or hiking. But Charles is more of an introvert. He enjoys his alone time,