"Carolyn Hax: Dealing with an Anxious 'Footloose' Boyfriend"

A woman in her late 20s is concerned about her footloose boyfriend feeling tied down after moving in together, despite both not wanting marriage or children. She suggested compromises for him to travel alone or with her, but he rejected them, leaving the conversation unresolved. Advice suggests finding a mutually acceptable arrangement for responsibilities and independence, while also flagging the possibility that he may be avoiding taking ownership of wanting to end the relationship.