Life Updates - My Girlfriend, My Job, Happiness

He booked a direct Japan flight and hotel for April: two days in Yokohama, then nine days near her prefecture. Four-to-five-hour daily Skype calls leave 5–6 hours’ sleep; her unread message triggers fears of rejection and losing travel costs. Petrol-station work feels secure and confidence-building: 40 guaranteed hours, benefits, roughly £1,000 monthly savings, and better customer interactions.

A new relationship brings excitement and purpose, but abandonment anxiety and abrupt mood shifts remain.