Hello,
So I've been with my boyfriend for about a year and he suffers from depression. I have come to see the signs when he's at a low point, and have stopped taking it personally myself when he gets distant and quiet. But at the same time I don't want to just ignore the fact that he is depressed. Is it best to try to insert yourself into a depressed persons life when they try to avoid and or push away? I am never sure if that is what is best for him. I try to keep my distance thinking that maybe he needs his space, but then I wonder if what he really needs is for me to just simply be there even if he doesn't necessarily invite me to be. I hope this makes sense lol. Like texting for example (as he lives about an hour away, so it's not always possible for me to just be at his doorstep). When he doesn't initiate a texting conversation for a few days, or reply to all of my texts, what do I do? Do I give him his space? Or do I try to insert myself anyways? I'm just not sure what the best rout is. If anyone has any advice please let me know