Cal30 -That was an excellent reply post. I personally have been having some issues with my husband, and I had not considered how my problems might be making him feel powerless as you had mentioned. Thank you for this perspective.

Mooncat1 - Hugs! So many hugs. I lost my mom almost 3 years ago, and it still hurts. She was more like a best friend than a mom, and it's very hard to not have her there to talk to anymore. I have good days and bad days, but I still miss her, and I don't think that will ever really go away.

I'm in the same boat you are with not having many friends who live near by who I can talk to - and I totally understand how you're feeling. It feels very lonely and upsetting to still be so sad about something, and to be told that you should be 'over it by now' or should somehow be able to ignore the pain and 'just be happy'.

I'm maybe not the best one to give you advice, since we're both having a lot of the same problems. I think your boyfriend is just frustrated with the situation. Maybe try telling him that you do love him, and that if he loves you too he'll work with you to overcome your problems and depression together. If he's not willing to stick around through the tough times, he doesn't deserve you at your best or worst.