I think it's also important that we cut the people some slack who deal with our problems. It's not easy to understand these issues. It can also be extremely frustrating and painful when we do not respond to their efforts. I struggle with sadness and anxiety every day, I understand it, yet sometimes when I'm dealing with someone who's struggling with problems I am, I still get frustrated. We're not always easy to deal with (and I think we all know that).

I also believe, and I know others will disagree with me, that it's perfectly acceptable for someone to not want to deal with someone struggling with issues. It's not easy and it's not fun. I think if two people are just dating I think it's okay for that person to say that they don't want/can't handle a relationship with these problems. If they can't, I believe the ethical thing to do is to end the relationship. It's also not right to give someone false hope or string them along. Were the people married or family members, then I would feel they have a responsibility to stick it out with the person. When dating, I just don't think that is so. I'm not trying to get you down with this comment, I just think that you need to focus your energy on getting yourself better. So when someone comes along that loves you and wants to stick it out with you, you'll be ready.