I get this. My husband isn't so good at the emotional stuff either and we have the added complication of a newborn so needless to say going out for a walk even feels too risky.

Are there other people who you can lean on by phone? I called my siblings today and it helped a lot.

With my husband I have to really call his attention to when I need him emotionally and get very specific like "I need a hug." Or "I'm not okay dear." It's aggravating sometimes and it makes me feel weird but sometimes I just have to shake him out of his own world.

*hugs*

Big hug for you try...… These are times with such high anxiety and uncertainty sweetie....

His way of handling it may be to feel some anger and yours is through letting the pain out in tears

It would be really strange if these things weren't happening in homes.... We're all having some anxiety

Now we're only watching the news about half hour a day … It's all I can handle

Why not say this to him...." Right now we're ignoring each other and it's not helpful can we talk??"

Perhaps try and think about doing some things together to lighten the day a little??

Exercise indoors.... play cards or board games.... light of heart films or shows.... You can take virtual tours in museums or a meditation on youtube

Big hug.... It's also good that you can let out how you're feeling..... xo

I have to learn how to express myself. I shut down way too well and so does he. It’s like I expect him to read my mind. I feel embarrassed to even feel emotional because I have a job and my health. I have to monitor news for my work, but this is consuming me.

You can go for a walk or drive unless your concern is because you are immunocompromised. Just practice the safe distance stuff.

Right now both my husband and I are working from home. We live in an apartment although it has two bedrooms so the space helps. He is not having an issue with us being together all the time but I am. So I just have to set really clear boundaries with him, like this is my schedule during the day, this is when I’m going to eat lunch, this is when I’m going to go get the mail, etc. if I didn’t do that he’d be talking to me constantly and interrupting me. That stresses me out more than the actual pandemic.

My point is in these circumstances you just have to adapt and change a bit in order to keep your sanity and protect the relationship. I also really miss going to the office and seeing my team and coworkers. We do a lot of video meetings and touch bases. That really helps. We did a virtual happy hour on Monday after work. Get creative and stay engaged.

Most of us have to go out at some point in order to get food or medicine. I'm not sure how your health situation is, but if you're not immunocompromised, I'd reconsider the walk. 20 minutes in nature is supposed to be really good for lowering stress. Lower stress means stronger immune system. I think managing our fear through this is important.

I have noticed that my constant talking about the virus and the huge increase in cases where I live is difficult for my husband. He has to not pay attention or he stresses out. He is already stressed enough to be short tempered and argumentative. So I can see this both ways. I have stopped giving him the day's rundown of bad news and so like you, I have no one to talk to about this stuff. But maybe this is better than living in the rumination of disaster. May I suggest you journal your thoughts to "let them out." Do it each evening before bed. Do go for that walk, it is safe if you stay six feet away from others, or do go for a drive - that is safe if you are in a clear frame of mind. Open the windows and let the air blow through your car to clear it out. Put on headphones and dance to music in the apartment. If you are stressing and overly anxious, maybe driving isn't safe. I guess I would say to you to communicate your needs with your BF but also be mindful of his needs at this time. Maybe he can't handle the whole tide of your emotions but maybe he could tolerate a five minute conversation. And remember not to catastrophize all of this. We will get through it. Find something beautiful in each day. Many people find it helpful to start a gratitude journal where they list 3-5 things each day that they are grateful for on that day. Watch just a bit of the most calm TV news or even the radio per day. Don't watch the fear mongering TV media, if it is opinion pieces or doom and gloom or the government sucks, then don't watch it for emotional wellness sake. Eat healthy, fruits and veggies. Cook a healthy homemade vegetable soup, it takes a long time and will keep your mind focused temporarily. Read fiction books about people that overcome adversity. Set up a daily written goal of one thing to do. Maybe it is clean the bathroom, make a cake, or wash the sheets. Having these goals will help you get out of catastrophe thinking, you will feel you accomplished something important.

I am sorry you feel like you are not being heard. This is very challenging times for all us and we all need to feel support and connected, especially to those we love. Everyone responds to emotions, life changes, or stress in their own way. I think it is important to think positive and respect each other, despite, you feeling sad or alone. Speak positivity into your boyfriend too, no matter how he responds or doesn't respond. Provide the invite daily to show your interest, and respect his opinion if he doesn't engage. Of course pray for him and you too. In the moments, where you need to talk and he is not availability talk with a trusted friend or you can call 855-382-5433.

no one knows that the future holds and it is very scary right now. everyone is holding their breath on what life will be in a week or even a year from now. and the fact that the whole world is being affected doesn't help either.
just be easy on your self and each other and find things to do that help bring a smile and at least forget the insanity of the world for a moment. watch an inspirational you-tube video, watch a comedy, or anything to keep your mind of the negative and its possible that you could be well on your way to helping him feel like you both can count on each other for support.