I have been trying to work this out in my own head for awhile, and am not succeeding. If anyone can help me figure it out, I would be very grateful.
I am actually in an excellent relationship, maybe for the first time ever. I have been seeing her for about 7 months. She has mental health challenges of her own, and works in the mental health community. She knows some of the issues I have, because I think some of them are obvious. But I don't really talk to her about any of it.
The past few days I have been doing very poorly. I know that she would not be angry or judgemental, that she could understand. I know she is capable of providing good support, suggestions, and advice. I believe that she genuinely cares for me. I know that I appreciate it when she shares her struggles with me.
So why don't I talk to her?