From my experience, I’d say the same. Mine does this despite the promises. I’ve learned to equate disappearance to massive bender. I wish I could numb myself to them, but I can’t help but fear for his safety. I don’t know if the fear is worse than the pain of being lied to again and again.
And like you, Coco, every time it happens he gets really confused that everyone’s worried and looking for him, as if the vanishing act is perfectly normal and healthy.