My long-term boyfriend told me that my mental health has affected him and he just wants to be friends as though nothing more ever happened. This really hurts me. What should I do?

You should not feel ashamed for getting help for mental health. Move on. There is someone more supportive out there.

Not everyone is strong enough to handle the mental health of others; however, expecting you to behave as if you two were never anything more than friends is unrealistic. One of the first steps in healing from any break -up is taking the time to put yourself and your well being first. Your mental illness is not something you chose and is not something that is your fault. That being said focusing on what you need to heal should be priority number one. If it hurts to be friends with this person, then it may require that you take time away from them until you are in a better place. Perhaps further down the road you can revisit the relationship if the opportunity presents itself.

Realize that at some point, he's not ready to accept you. The whole you, including your flaws. I would suggest to get some space away from him. Being friends will only bring you more heartache, and you don't deserve that.

Let him know that you possibly disagree or how it hurt you, but you let him know that you're still an amazing regardless what he might think and just don't surround yourself around someone who hurts you or thinks you hurt them. No reason to surround yourself around someone like that.

One cannot force another to take back such a grave statement. If being "just friends," is found to be a viable option, there's no need to hesitate. But if it is not, one can just as easily move on, if so "easily" it can be dubbed.

I'm sorry to hear that. I've been in your shoes, and I completely understand how it feels when your partner walks all over you. I think you could choose to look at the upside here, atleast you now know that he won't have your back in the future had you taken your relationship to the next level. Let this hurt make you wiser and stronger in terms of being self dependent.

It looks like you and your boyfriend are facing some relationship problems. I think you shouls sit in a quite place and discuss about everything.

You both need to sit down and have a serious talk about this issue. You both need to be openly honest and be understanding.

Do whatever feels best for you but do take care of yourself while also respecting his wishes. Talking to family, friends, or even a professional can help with this as well.

Although this decision may hurt, you must respect his choice. You may both be able to grow, whilst remaining friends as he suggested. The initial separation will be difficult. as of course, you have been together for a long time, but after some time you may find that you are in fact able to be friends.