((((starlite*111)))) Very sorry you are living through this.

I am not an abusive person at all, in any way. But I have suffered with depression all of my life. I don't like to say it but my looks do not bother me because I don't care how I look. My feet also stink, which I do everything I can to control, sprays, powder, Lysol, nothing seems to work. If it was not for my girl friend telling me to brush my teeth I know I wouldn't do it any more. Many times when I come home I am not in the mood for contact with others even sex sometimes is not all that great because of my medications and depression. I love other people very much I just don't love myself.

But I am a very polite, courteous, caring, loving person that always thinks of others way before myself. I would never leave you behind in the store or not help you into a car or not open a door for you etc.

But what you have written here sounds to me like depression is living inside your friend also. Not sure but if you printed out this post and showed it to your doctor/ therapist, if you have one, they might agree. Just a thought, I am sorry you are living through this, but I do understand what you have describe to us about your friend.

I know all you want to do is run and get away, but maybe this friend needs you more than you or he knows. Just a thought.
Hugs for your day..