Hello, after all my research, postings on here and soul searching I have decided its best to leave my mentally ill boyfriend. We have had our ups and downs and we are still in a rough patch for the 10,000 time. He`s a good guy but this kind of life is not for me. He has been in a paranoid delusional state for several months now, its not bad or anything he just says he is stressed out. He has been a bit distant, which is not like him at all but at least he has been civil and nice about it but I can`t deal with this anymore. Not just because of this but the whole relationship. Im getting my needs met very little and its just very tiring after 7 years of this. How do I leave in a kind and gentle way without bringing up any of my unpleasant feelings? Whats the best thing to say? Or how can i get him to leave me first? I`d honestly like for him to leave me. I really need out NOW but I just need a way out that is the most pleasant for him. I need to leave because I`m very depressed unhappy and need to think about my own wellbeing now. I know Im in serious need of therapy not just about this relationship but for everything in my life. Plus, my school work is suffering as well, i need to maintain my grades because i have a scholarship that is paying a huge part of my school. So the sooner the better. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.