Talk To Me: He doesn't want to go on holidays with me 

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

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I met a wonderful man about eight months ago. He's funny, intelligent and affectionate. We're both in our 60s, divorced with grown children, so nothing is holding us back. 

We used to text each other daily and go on dates weekly. But recently, when I suggested we go on a short holiday together, he said he'd prefer to keep things as they are. I've no intention of changing his mind but I'm embarrassed and hurt. The daily texts have stopped and he now only replies if I text him. Is this the long goodbye?