Don't worry about it!
With nervous pilots I used to say something like "If it all goes quiet, I've probably fallen asleep, so give me a nudge if that happens, would you?". Then after landing I'd say "Well, I'm going to hop out now and get some fresh air, so just do a quick circuit and come and pick me up in 5 minutes, would you?". Then disconnect, get out and walk away......
One of my students, after her first circuit trip, thought she'd never go solo. She did though - the very next afternoon!
That was 19 years ago - and we're still friends!