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Should I break up because my partner is getting hurt by my mental disorders?

Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Jun 27, 2016
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It really depends on your partner. To be together is for better or for worst so if your partner wants to be there then maybe you should let your partner do so.
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Profile: kindheart14
kindheart14 on Jul 13, 2016
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Your partner must decide as it is concerned for him/her. If your partner feels comfortable in relationship with you then you don't need to break up. And as you have mentioned mental disorders it must be proven by doctor and psychology specialist. Sometimes a person may just overthink or mistaken normal conditions
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 30, 2018
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If he is supportive but still he is getting hurt to see you mentally not well, then you should not break up. It's natural for partners to feel upset or get hurt to see their partner not well mentally. But they can try coping techniques for it and give you more support to recover from it. If he/ she loves you then they can do that for you. And if you feel doubtful that you can't see them hurt, talk to him, share with him/her about why you feel like breaking up your relation, work on it. If you both feels it's not going to work then you can take decision of ending it. But again remember break up will cause you more added pain to deal with your mental disorder.
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Anonymous on Apr 21, 2020
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no you should speak with them first and see how you can resolve the issues, might also help to speak with a dr together. always important to talk things out before making big choices. after that if things look like they need to end then at least you know you both gave it your all and tried your best. you should both feel comfortable by the end of your talk to make a clear and right choice for both of you. having a mental disorder does make things a bit more hard to make the right choice. talking it out is always best.
Profile: ZacharyL
ZacharyL on Sep 29, 2020
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It depends largely on what is happening specifically between you and your partner. It should not be a decision made by one party or the other, but should be discussed between the two of you. If you feel like you both need space in order to be better in your own lives, then I would consider it; however, if just one side feels like this is an issue that needs to be debated, then I would recommend discussing what you and your partner could do together in order to be better off, both together and as individuals. If that means getting more help outside of the relationship, or if it means contributing more to their mental health personally, it needs to be a decision you come to together. You are a couple, and therefore, your long term decisions should come from both of you, not just one of you.
Profile: Charliessafespace
Charliessafespace on Jan 11, 2015
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Communicating your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with the people closest to you is always a good first step when trying to decide how to move forward in a relationship. Try talking to your partner about what they want, but remember that you should always put your mental health first.
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Anonymous on Jul 6, 2015
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If your partner truly loved you, he/she would accept you as the person you are, and support you unconditionally.
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Anonymous on Dec 21, 2015
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You can discuss your worries with your partner, but if you just break up "for them" let it be their desicion, not yours. You can tell them what you're worried about, but if they are strong enough and don't mind, please don't push away your partner. You deserve support and if they are strong enough is their call.
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Anonymous on Jul 12, 2016
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Nope. Because if he/she is your partner then must help you with it. But if he/she is getting hurt because of it, still you can't make up your mind alone. Talk about it with your partner
Profile: AMA101
AMA101 on Sep 21, 2021
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Not necessarily! Making an impulsive decision on your relationship can be more harmful to both parties. A decision on where you stand in your relationship might be best made after a calm conversation between both people. Your partner might be hurt because they are unable to help you in your journery to recovery and not because they want to move away from you. There are many aspects to being with you that your partner might want to be around as well, as you are an individual who is more that just your disorder. Removing you and your partner from a supportive environment might not be the best solution unless you can discuss it and decide that it would be healtier to work on yourselves seperately. Seperation from your loved ones or constant sacrifice is not the only option.
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