I’ve been depressed about the news, so I decided to avoid it. Just as I was feeling better, my boyfriend reported an awful headline that was devastating to me. I confronted him about it, and he gave me a weak “Sorry.” I feel terrible again, and I think I deserve a proper apology. How should I express this? —Anonymous

Unplugging from the relentless chug of breaking news for a week or so can be rejuvenating, but withdrawing from the world indefinitely because headlines are upsetting—and expecting your beau to keep mum about them—is a big ask. Tell him, “I’m upset that you didn’t respect my news detox.” Then discuss how you’d like to move forward.

—Adapted from ‘Social Q’s’ in The New York Times