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Relationship Stress Community: Check-In (February 17 - 23)
by KatePersephone
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello there, Relationship Stress Community!  To start off this week… * How are you feeling today?  * What are you looking most forward to in the following days? * Would you rather live by the sea or by the mountain? Excited to hear from all of you! Have a great week ahead <3 ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- tagging the community: @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @AshtynLuv97 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM 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Relationship Support Group Sessions Schedule
by KatePersephone
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Hello everyone! 💜 This forum thread has been created so that the team can share with all of you the month's group support sessions within the Relationship Stress Community!  "Please do not post in this thread! Thank you" Discussions held in the Relationship Support room for the month of February: Sunday, February 9 Romantic Relationships with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, February 9 Communication within friendships  with KatePersephone at 12:00pm ET (teen side) Sunday, February 16 healthy and unhealthy relationships with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, February 16 healthy and unhealthy relationships with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) Sunday, February 23 trust in relationships with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, February 23 trust in relationships with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) ------------------------- click here [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html] to convert the time of the sessions to your timezone! Please subscribe so you can be the first one to receive updates on the sessions! ❣️ ------------------------- tagging the community in case they want to receive chatroom discussion updates: @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 @Clarisse29 @Colourfultiger @ComingOutAsNB @CompassionateYoshi88 @confidentVision4766 @conscientiousPineapple1782 @ConversationThot404 @Cparsons816 @CraigyP @crazycountry210 @creativeComputer2115 @DanaMH @dancersoul @dancingLake682 @DanielaC @DanielGarzaV @decisiveScarf8956 @discreetShip7372 @DogFish1 @doodlefroggie @dopey @EchoTheDragon @electricLily13 @ella12346 @ELLE @Emirson2018 @EncouragingSteps @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @eohseo @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @EvolvedScorpio @Explorer6115 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @faithfulHickory1025 @Falkenberg @fantasticDancer50 @Feepersane @Floatingbubbles @fluffycow27 @forcefulFriend4768 @Foreverchangedbyyou @Francescahelps @FranklyMaple @Freshmelon54 @Friendlycomfort81 @frostedPudding @generousWriter2778 @glasseyedgrace @GodsBabyGirl1981 @goldenFlower74 @gracefulVoice9463 @grassup @Gtalker8845 @GusteeMoon123 @gymnast9460 @Hailey3 @hairyxsnail @HarmonyBlossom @Hashib22 @HealingBrokenWIngs @healingHeart1111 @healinghearts0718 @Healingwhispers14 @Heartofgold07092019 @heavenlyHug9328 @helloapple1885 @helloCity5743 @Helpingheart23 @hereforyoualways123 @heysunshine12 @hippiewannabe @honestWater4345 @honeypie720 @Hope3729 @hopefulPower54 @HopefulPower54 @HumorousPear1826 @iDeepScar @ILikeCilantro @imaginativeneverhappening @IMott71 @imrose123 @independentClementine6064 @infinitivethoughts2k19 @ingeniousfriend59 @intuitiveSummer6764 @JamilaBrownPsyD @Janet33 @JellyBean299 @jerom222 @jwong611 @k87 @kasmin21 @Katee02 @Katheryn @KatLis123 @Katrine92 @Kentsch @ketket68 @Kevin2009 @kindJoy3316 @kindLemon2749 @kizzyaaliyah @Kpopcat2020 @LadyDair @LadyInSilence @Lalonso2 @LavenderHere @lavenderOrange4849 @LeoisListening @LePapillon @Lexloveslife @lightDrum8955 @lightLemonIsaac5408 @LightSoul108 @limeVillage7000 @Liv143 @Lovelylady18 @Lunasel @Lunaticphilosopher @luvkyleigh @lyricalPillow74 @lyricalpillow74 @madels20033 @magicalHorizon48 @mamapants @Mared @MarvelousMack11 @Mavvinder @mbrito712 @Mellifluous11 @Mia1602 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MikkyA @MilaAvery @MissDaria18 @MithLycos @modestPine7046 @Morpheus13 @MotherOfAVirgo @Mountainmystic777 @Mrrytu @MyownkindaCrazzi @nabilah17ism @navyOcean3488 @ngsuling1986 @niceCLEMEMTINE1415 @niceDaisy36 @Ninab0bina123 @ninetaleslove @NityaSpiritualHealer @Offmytrack @onedirection1213 @OneErased @Open2Change @ouiCherie @OwenJackson73 @pandaprincess9 @Pandora3796 @pathFinder1725 @patientBranch9284 @peachkitty @PerpetuallyKekastrophic @persistentShade5213 @phia7292 @phia7293 @pioneeringSkies8568 @PlumBeechwood7549 @purpleMango7295 @PurplePansies21 @Purplerain00001 @purpleTree4652 @PurpleVelvet @quickwittedOwl8855 @Radioguy @Randomguyuk @Rebekahwriter13 @red85 @Rednuc270539 @rheyoflight @richbich @rieeavery1920 @RoboPhantom @Roro36 @RoseJuliet @rosenova1513 @rrrak @ryha3274 @Sadstan869 @Saeraleis @Sailor57 @SaimaK @sarahR2004 @SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 @Warrior2684 @Waves4 @Webehejdjfj @weirdbook @Wildarkberry @WinglessYetFlying @Wittie96 @WriterOfTheNight @WunderfrogWeirdo @xandia @XanFransisco @Xerah @YankeeOrangetiger ------------------------- Interested in hosting discussions for the relationship stress community? consider becoming a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! 🌺
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New to the Relationship Stress Community? Introduce yourself here!! ❤️
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 9th
...See more Greetings from the Relationship Stress Community!! Are you new to the Relationship Stress Community? Tell us some things about yourself and get to know others that joined the community this month! Question prompts: What brings you to the Relationship Stress community? What is one thing you love most about yourself (or, perhaps, your loved ones)? Benefits of being a member of the Relationship Stress Community: Give and receive support from others who are in relationships. Share your relationship journey (memories, struggles, challenges) in relevant topics comfortably. Participate in community activities and events (eg. Check-ins, Icebreakers, Forum Discussions) Plus, members who participate regularly could become part of the Relationship Stress team, as well! Here are some quick links for you to check out: our taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Join in to get updates on discussions and events. check out this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/] for updates on weekly discussions! check out our newest check-in [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressCommunityCheckInFebruary1723_347041/] here! check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipSupport_66/IntroduceyourselftotheRelationshipCommunity_239/HowToGetStarted_134558/] with more information on how to navigate the community. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] (teens and adults) or reply on this thread! Do not be a lurker! Join us and introduce yourself here!! tagging our newest subcribers: @fallingIron143 @agreeableDrum2078 @scarletNickel9668 @StabilityInVulnerability @braveSkies5820 @AnjaliSrivastava @n0tl1b3rty @Kamila07 @ghoster456 @Kilojoule1997 @pioneeringComputer6843 @Anahittt @rapunzel1106 @amicableEast9232 @Helenaicy @passionateMaple4479 @Raynothere @LovelyRose4ever @maja20 @Samaira36 [a brown and white bear dancing together while holding hands] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehAkk72S0RWV1oQ5zShECQ6s-_fDYaxPE974iHorzqNRo1Ag/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- Edited by KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] 
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Partner with different political beliefs
by Mocraw10
Last post
 56 minutes ago
...See more When I first met my bf I thought we were on the same page about almost everything. Maybe I’ve changed or maybe it’s because the world is changing so fast but over time I’ve felt more and more disconnected from him in the realm of politics and/or perspective on world events and while I think I’ve grown a LOT by having discussions with him about our disagreements it often just doesn’t sit well with me that we don’t see things similarly more often than not. He’s totally fine to disagree and set it aside but I’m having a lot more trouble not dwelling on these differences lately… can anyone relate ?
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I need advice
by mimi41
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more I need advice and to see if I am overthinking or overreacting in my relationship. I have been with my guy for a little over a year, and we have been calling each other babe and baby. Last night, we got into an argument regarding calling me more by my name when he is always saying babe. I asked him to please not call me by my name, as it does not feel personal and loving, and he said that this was my issue and to him it is more personal, as he has called other people babe and noone by my name. I told him it is giving me friends vibes vs us being in a relationship. He said to let it go and continues to call me by my name. We also went on a date over the weekend where he did not show any type of PDA and told me that he does not like PDA and will not change that. I know it seems ridicoulous to by fighting over endearment names but why the sudden shift and every time I ask questions he says that I am causing drama and creating unproductive episodes. Am I overreacting? Or is he trying to pull away emotionally more and more and doesn't know how to break things off? I am big on communication and affection and he isn't. He sent me a message today again with my name and a kiss emoji clearly did not care what I was feeling about calling me by my name. He is 25 years older than me and he says he thinks and do things differently but clearly his behaviors have not worked in the past and it is starting not to work for me either. But again when I bring up my feelings they get dismissed. 
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What’s the best (and worst) date you’ve ever been on? ❤️ Relationship Stress Forum
by RainbowRosie
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more Hi Relationship Stress Community!  Hope you are well. What’s the best or worst date you’ve ever been on?  ❤️ 💕 Maybe you spent a lovely evening having a delicious meal? Or…perhaps..they were late for the date? Grrrr… ☹️☹️ Please feel free to share your story…. Good or bad…..I’d love to hear about it! 
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Dumped after 6 years because it was too easy
by turquoiseOwl7978
Last post
 10 hours ago
...See more My boyfriend of 6.5 years has been traveling in Australia for 3 weeks and just broke up with me a few days ago because he said he “needs more time to figure out what he wants” in his professional life, our relationship, family issues, etc. He said when we are together things are “too easy” and he felt like he lost a sense of himself. One major detail is that over the last few years he became very successful and is struggling with the pressure of never needing to work again if he didn’t want to. He has lost his passion or drive. I believe he’s depressed and I’ve seen these phases before but he is adamant that he wants to be alone, wants me to move out of our shared apartment, and tell our mutual friends that we are no longer together. He also kept saying that he still loves me dearly but he knows this is the right thing to do. I am devastated, in shock, feel like I have no agency in my life. I’m also in my 30s and am terrified about telling my family and friends that I failed another relationship and of course also starting over again. I can’t eat and haven’t told many people. Looking for any kind of wise words, thank you.
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Lost
by n0tl1b3rty
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more I am feeling very lost. I had been with the girl who I see as my soulmate for a bit longer than a year. We planned and did everything together. She was and is the one for me. However, throughout our whole relationship she has been begging me to change my behaviors. She feels unheard, unloved, like i'm not here with her entirely. She doesn't think I have the ability to change or that I care enough about her. She eventually said she was done, she broke it off and said i'm not going to change so I should go find someone else to hurt. I've been actively trying to get better, but it never shows and i'm unsure of what to do. I've been seeking out advice on this app, reading how other people are feeling and responding to prompts. I've been diving deeper into reflection on my own and taking notes upon it. She told me to leave her alone, and I'm scared she means for good. I feel like I have truly ruined it this time, but I don't want to let go. I want to respect her space, but show her I don't want to move on and let her go. I think I am going to continue using this app and reflecting on my own and hope that she notices my changes, even without talking. But, I'm scared and I don't want anyone else, I just want her. Any advice?
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i need advice
by orangeHuman7383
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more i’ve been dating a girl for 2+ years and our relationship was perfect. when i started college our relationship started to go downhill. i’m not sure if it’s because we go to the same college or what but she has been distant and doesn’t really appreciate my time. i tried talking to her about it but it always ended in me crying myself to sleep while she slept right next to me. i’m tired of feeling like a burden to her while all i want is for her to love me. she started hanging out with her friends a lot which upset me because i never get to see the happy side of her anymore. i do get jealous when she’s with them because i want her to want to be around me like she wants to be around them. we’re currently on a break right now so she can “stop hurting me and work on herself” but this whole time she’s just been doing things that she knows would upset me. it’s hard not texting her or seeing her, and honestly i’m not really sure what to do anymore. i’m so busy and this happening makes me want to lay in bed all day. i just want to text her all day and see her but my messages go unread. last night i asked her to come up to my room when she was done hanging out with her friends so we could talk but she told me she didn’t want to see anyone and kept saying no. i feel like i’m holding onto her more and she’s pushing me away. i need advice guys because i feel so lost and don’t know what to do. i don’t understand how you can do this to someone you love. we’re still dating, but it feels like she’s slowly letting me go. please give me the best advice, i really need someone during this time. i need to know how to not want to text/ see her everyday or feel so lost without her.
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I'm in a weird situation
by Theother172
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more You know, today I invited a girl to go out (yep, in 02/14) she say that she can't do it today but she can other day, the next week. I'm feeling quite bad but happy at the same time, but the problem is that I'm insecure about all of this. How can I be more secure in this situation?
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Narcissistic relationship
by Brilynnsmom17
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more In a narcissistic relationship that I just can't seem to leave. Keep hoping things will change and it does for a few days then the same nasty behavior and words are spoken
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Love and letting go
by frankGrapefruit7312
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I fell in love with someone I was never meant to have. She was older than me—married, with kids. We met by chance, talked for hours, and before I knew it, she became my world. She loved me too, or at least that’s what I believed. But deep down, I always knew our story wasn’t built to last. For two years, we shared our dreams, our pain, and moments that felt like forever. Then one day, she decided to walk away. Not because she stopped loving me, but because she thought it was the right thing to do—for her family, for her kids, and even for me. She went silent, shut me out, and left me to deal with the weight of everything we had been. At first, I couldn’t accept it. I asked myself a thousand questions—Why did she love me if she was going to leave? Was I just a temporary escape for her? How can I move on when everything in my life reminds me of her? The answers never came, just the pain of waking up every day knowing she was gone. I tried everything to escape the feeling. I distracted myself with work, kept a smile on my face for my family, and acted like I was fine. But the truth is, I was breaking inside. She told me she wanted me to be happy, to find love, to have a family of my own. But how do I do that when every bit of happiness feels incomplete without her? I’m still fighting this battle. Some days, I convince myself that I’m healing. Other days, I feel like I’m drowning in memories.
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Long term wife showing disrespect to husband
by Spoolofwire987
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more This week, my wife of 30yrs announces she is going through with updating her wedding ring. Last night she announces she went and picked out new ring. It will be skinnier, and covered on sides with small diamonds, and larger stone from current ring to be included on top of setting. Total cost, $2700!  I said good, I'm glad your happy. ( I just want her to happy). I did mention we should let our home owners insurance know about it, maje sure it's now covered. I. Outdoor tell she never thought of that.  We go about our evening watching TV, scrolling our phones. She then seems on edge. I ask what's going on? She states she's nervous and it's my fault. Whaa? I reminder I was fine with the ring had no comment on the cost, how is it my fault your nervous? She says cause you usually get mad over such things, I'm making her nervous. I reminded her I truely was glad she got the ring she wanted, said nothing about cost. Then I had enough of her ***. I said your being a real *** for treating me this way. Mind you I forgot about it, and was watching g TV because I was genuinely fine with it.  Am I the ***? 
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Bf of 1 year doesnt seem interested in sex
by SadShark18
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more My Bf (26m) and I (26f) have been dating for 11 months now. We used to have sex pretty often, at least once a week. Now we havent had sex in 2 months, ive made little sexual jokes and tried to initiate but i get either rejected or straight ignored. Other than this, our relationship is great, we support each other so much and he always tells me how much he cares and appreciates me. He has been extra stressed lately so i know that could have an effect on his libido. But i cant help but spiral about him no longer being attracted to me or that i do things he doesnt really like and that hes avoiding it. I want to talk with him about it but he always seems to deflect it. 
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My partner is suffering from a mental crisis
by Ayush47
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello everyone, I wanted to share my story here bcz I'm feeling really depressed and detached right now. It has been 3 years since my girlfriend and I started dating. Things went very well for the first almost 2 years, until she has to move to a different place for college making this relationship a Long distance. Due to this distance I started feeling really insecure, not because I thought that she would cheat, but I bcz I was feeling scared that something bad would happen to her. Before our relationship she used to get bullied regularly, and I usually saved her from all those bullies after we started dating, that's why I was so scared. I told her to stop wearing certain dresses to not attract unwanted attention, I also told her to not go out at night with her college friends. She wanted to all those things but understood that I was trying to protect her so she didn't do anything of those. This led to her mentally fighting herself. At the start of this year, her mental was completely broken, and then finally she told me what she was feeling and that I had created a trauma in her life. I had become a monster she now fears. I was heartbroken hearing that. I never wanted this to happen and I loved her so dearly that I would have sacrificed anything for her happiness. I begged her to give me one last chance and she agreed. Now I let her do whatever she wants, bcz she deserves it. I try to do everything to make her happy, but she says that she feels numb. I hate this. I hate myself for what I did to her. Please someone tell me what can I do to bring her back to me. I don't want to loose her. She is the love of my life Thank you for reading my story

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