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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?

Profile: Heretolove
Heretolove on Apr 6, 2018
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Ask him why he feels this way and what help could be provided to you to help you get through the hard mental state and if he refuses and says he can’t love you because your mental health he never truly loved you
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 26, 2018
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Sadly as much as you'd like to convince him to stay it's something you will have to respect. Perhaps you could sit down and talk with him about it, see if you can come to a resolution.
Profile: Robinzoo
Robinzoo on May 3, 2018
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You should sit down and speak with him. Tell him how you feel about it and really have a conversation about it. It's important that you both understand each other with a clarity.
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Anonymous on May 4, 2018
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If he can't learn to support you and love you for who you are, forget about him. You deserve someone who will value you and give you the love and support you need. Sometimes a counselor can also help both partners in the relationship.
Profile: kayla008
kayla008 on May 16, 2018
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you should be honest with him and tell him it hurts your feelings. have a private discussion about both of your feelings and find a solution that works.
Profile: UntilThen
UntilThen on May 24, 2018
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As hurtful as it may be, if he is not comfortable being with you, that is his call. But on the other side of this, if you are not comfortable being just friends, that is your call as well. All you can really do is respect his choices and focus on making your own.
Profile: officerli
officerli on Jun 17, 2018
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He clearly wasn't someone you could rely on to begin with. If you disagree, I suggest offering that you two get help together. It'll possibly restore your bond while simultaneously helping you, mentally.
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SomeoneWhoWantsToHelp on Jun 22, 2018
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I suggest that you talk to him about how you are affecting him. Better understand his point of view. But do not think negatively of yourself. If it is something small that you feel can be changed go for it. But if it goes on a deeper level of separation then consider friendship as perhaps a good thing
Profile: hugzy72
hugzy72 on Jun 28, 2018
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I think you have to respect his decision and perhaps focus on yourself for a while. Consider counselling to help you get through any issues you may be having and learn to build a relationship with yourself, looking after yourself and caring for yourself are the first steps in having a fully functional relationship. Until we can have a good relationship with ourselves, its impossible to have one with someone else.
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Anonymous on Jul 7, 2018
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Respect that he has come to you honestly, this must have been difficult. Maybe now you should also open up to him and say how this has hurt you. When you are both on the same page, it makes it a lot easier to solve the problem together.
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