This is going to sound like quite a strange, long, rambling question, but bear with me...

I have (at the moment quite bad) depression and body dysmorphic disorder. Usually, I can keep it to myself. In the past, this has always worked out best for me since I hated seeing my parents/friends worried or upset about it, and I'd go through it in waves and get over it.

Earlier this year, I got into a serious relationship of a kind I've never really had before, as in, one where my partner is open and honest about himself and life and everything. It really scared me at first, and then it was amazing. It has changed my life - but it didn't cure my depression.

My problem is this: he has a strong, overwhelming belief that a relationship means that you are open about everything you're feeling and that your partner should be able to help you through anything. I think he believes that he should be able to fix my depression.

I don't think I'd be wrong in saying that I'm sure many people would love for other people to have that attitude but... I don't believe in this. I don't believe partners are responsible for or necessarily capable of solving mental health issues. And I believe you are entitled to remain within yourself over certain issues, to find your own forms of help.

What do other think on this? Has anyone else had a partner (or friend) who's offended by the fact they can't 'cure' you?

(P.S. Sorry for such an essay of a post...)