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?

Ask him why he has decided this. Does he want to see other people? If the new arrangement doesn't suit you, leave him and work toward another relationship that does. Decide what you want and tell him how you feel. But also put yourself in his shoes. If the cause really is your mental health affecting him, talk to a therapist to learn about treatment options so it isn't such an issue in future relationships.

accept his decision and try to understand his point of view as much as possible. mental illness takes a toll on everybody, and we should be kind and compassionate towards those who not only experience it first hand.

Thank him for his friendship, can you find value in his desire to be your friend? I'm sorry for your hurt, can you share where you are feeling that hurt, what does this hurt want you to know? You are doing good, you are taking time to reach out and share what is happening for you at this time in your life, Please know that you are cared for and it is okay to feel your feelings, all of your feelings are important. I am listening...

You should whatever makes you feel better. Don't take into much consideration what other people think of you. If they can't handle you through your rough patches, they're probably not worth your time...

Sometimes it is difficult for people to take care of the other person. It's okay just let him go. You can't force him to stay because it will be good for neither of you. You have your whole life ahead of you and you will meet all kinds of people. If being friends is what he wants and if you are comfortable with this, then make him your friend and with time if he could ever gather the strength to take care of him and you as well then it is great otherwise don't feel bad. You will eventually get someone who will be there for you always no matter what. Just let him go at this moment.

I would ask him if he still love me and also decide on own feelings. I would also like to know whether when he said "friends", does he really mean it? How much would he still be there for this "friend"? Whatever the answers are, I'll let him go. If he doesn't love me as much as I need or want him and no longer wants me as his girl, what's the point of being together anyway. It would be nice if he's still willing to listen and check back with me from times to times. There will be someone else out there who will love me like I wanted and I'll figure some way to get better with my mental health on my own for now.

While it may be a heart break perhaps it was a bit too heavy of a weight for him to handle. Try to imagine dating yourself and that's how he feels. I don't think nothing happened and I bet it hurts him but he feels it's best for him right now. I would be supportive and start loving someone else; you. Heart break is a devastating thing and we always look for something or someone to cast blame on. If you don't blame your past partner then you blame yourself. Don't play the blame game and learn to love you and to relaize that if he doesn't love you for you then it's for the best. Take care of you first and decide if just being friends is ok or not.

You should tell him how you really feel. Speaking your mind is sometimes what someone needs to get the clarification they need to feel better. I understand you feel hurt, relationships can really have a hard effect on someone. Talking is key.

You should tell your boyfriend about how you feel and why his words hurt you. Maybe ask for some space. Then decide if you're capable of creating a friendship with him in future, If not then tell him that and try to move on.

Everything in life happens for a reason, evaluate the areas in your life and seek an evalutaion from your physician, mental health is very important.