My boyfriend and I have been together for just under two years and we are both in our 20's. He has decided he wants to go for a six-week holiday to the US with some of his friends, just to get away. He says everyone has a singles' trip, and he has always wanted to explore the world after university alone. He says we are still together while he is away, but I am unsure of the situation.
I love him a lot and when I try and talk about it he says it's not a big deal he will be back in six weeks and it will all be back to normal. He says he won't be seeing anyone else and that I should trust him. He is away for his birthday, Christmas and New Year's; days that aren't important to him but are to me. What can I ask of him in return for him missing these important days and how can I deal with him leaving?
He says we have plenty of time to travel together but just not this year. Am I being too demanding thinking that experiencing the world is something you do with your partner?
I know it might sound petty but do you think I have an insecurity issue and would other women react the same?