**Boyfriend:** Why Can’t He Come and Go as He Pleases? Resentment Brewing or Just a Communication Issue?
Washington, DC – In a recent online discussion, a reader sought advice from Carolyn Hax regarding her relationship with her boyfriend of three years. The couple, both in their late 20s and early 30s, have made it clear that they do not want children or marriage. However, issues arose as the boyfriend began feeling constrained in the relationship, particularly after moving in with his partner two years ago. The boyfriend, accustomed to a more footloose …