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Old Jan 11, 2015, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Curiosity77 View Post
I'm single, and sometimes it's ok, but mostly it's very lonely. I had a 14 year relationship and marriage which ended 4 years ago, pretty much due to both our mental illness. I have dated since then, but nothing serious. I feel like i can't really connect to anyone. I just turned 38, and i feel like i will always be alone. I don't understand, because i really try to be a good person and treat people well, so i don't know why i can't form a relationship.
I used to think I was a bad person until I realized it is my illness keeping me from having and keeping a relationship. Relationships are hard enough for healthy minds and so much harder for us. I'm betting you're a great person.