How to leave
I've been in my relationship for 2 years. We live together. I have felt unsure for a long time but continued the relationship because I am mentally ill and don't always see things accurately so I just tell myself I'm overreacting or scared of commitment or abandonment. My partner bought a house (independently) and we are scheduled to move there in 2 weeks. I have been struggling for months with multiple things but there is no cheating or blatant abuse, I feel sick at the thought of leaving but I'm unhappy. I just feel like even though I love her its not the right relationship for either of us. We both keep trying but I'm so tired. I find myself wishing she would end it, because I'm too much of a coward to do so. But then when I think of being apart I feel great relief mixed with huge heartache because we've been inseparable for 2 years and she is a big part of my identity now. I just don't know how to move forward. I don't feel ready to move into this house, but every time I bring up doubts of fears I end up apologizing and we continue on another day and I feel worse every day. Our relationship isn't bad. But the things that are off just feel important. If we didn't live together I would have asked to go on a break a while ago but its just not an option. I feel like me ending it is not an option. Id rather be unhappy forever than hurt someone I care about. Just exhausted from the constant guilt for months and weeks.
It sounds scary, but telling her will do you & her a world of good. Leading her along will haunt you both in the future. It’s gonna hurt if we’re being realistic, but it’ll fade with time.
Even if you don’t want to hurt her, a lot of things can’t be resolve with one party hurting. The best you can wish for is to let her know you want to be honest with her, you’re unhappy in the relationship, and all the other reason. Sometimes people break up for no apparent reason other than the fact they each no longer serve each other’s purpose. It is gonna hurt but you can’t run from it. It can become very toxic later.