My (19F) boyfriend (19M) and I have been together for a while, and he’s currently busy preparing for his profession exams which is next year .I’ve tried to be understanding of his schedule, but communication has become a huge issue.

He rarely texts or calls me unless I initiate. When I told him that I felt ignored, he said things like “I’m busy” or “I can’t talk at night because my voice carries,” and at one point, literally told me that if I wanted someone who texts often, I could break up with him.

Eventually, I stopped texting him for a while to give him space, but when I called him after about 10 hours (I had been sleeping), he got upset and said I was the one not showing effort. I tried explaining how this felt unfair and hypocritical, since when he ignores me, I’m just supposed to accept it—but when I do the same, he gets angry.

I wrote a long paragraph expressing my hurt. Instead of addressing anything, he replied with “womp womp”—mocking my message.

So the next day, I replied with a “womp womp” of my own.(He texted a long ass message that i am overreacting and his side of story that why I didn't call) It was petty, but I felt like if he could dismiss my emotions like that, why should I keep explaining myself?

One more thing I don't call him because he is busy so i prefer him to call instead and i have told this before also and for that he replied saying that u can always give a misscall but he never takes the initiative to call and will only call if i am upset

Now he’s seen-zoned me and says he won’t talk to me unless I apologize for the way I acted.

So Reddit, AITA for clapping back instead of staying silent or apologizing?

TL;DR: My boyfriend mocked my emotional message with “womp womp,” so I sent it back to him the next day. Now he won’t talk to me unless I apologize. AITA?