Yesterday I did just that. I freaked out because I haven't heard from him since Monday. This morning I found out why he didn't respond to me yesterday and that's because yesterday an officer that worked in his district got shot in the head and killed by 2 teenagers. He probably knew him fairly well and I just feel terrible for how I acted. I obviously apologized to him and all he said to me was "Thank you". Even though that's all that he said to me, his thank you meant practically 100 different things. As in "Thank you for understanding and I'm not mad at you," for instance.
Because of what happened I remembered that he too puts his life on the line everyday, and for that I respect him greatly. Not just my SO, but everyone who puts their lives on the line in order to protect ordinary citizens. Police officers, fire fighters and soldiers alike I thank them for doing their best everyday for people who may not even deserve it at all. They are heroes and sometimes people seem to forget that.
Sorry for rambling on there. Idk if anyone will even read this anyway lol
I get mad at mine all the time too when he doesn't answer me. Actually, I got mad at him...what was it? Friday? Yea, I think it was Friday. I didn't hear from him at all, and I knew he logged into FB after work, so clearly...he was off at his normal time and wasn't working a double.
He went out. Didn't tell me. Then his phone died. So, I didn't hear from him until about 2:30AM/3AM, when he gets off of work a little after 10PM. I was sending him texts because I was worried and he called me when he plugged his phone into his car and was like, "Sorry if you were worried...So-and-so asked me to come out and play a few matches (darts)." So, I got pissed and yelled at him because I was like, "You had time to text him back, but you couldn't text me to let me know?" And, he goes, "It honestly didn't even occur to me, I'm sorry." But, obviously, I was still mad.
Sometimes...I seriously think he's brainless.
I'm also pretty sure your SO understands that you get worried, you react the way a normal person would if they're worried about their loved one. Don't beat yourself up too much about it. He knows you understand, and I know you know he understands. You know what I mean? Lol.