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Old Aug 10, 2015, 07:45 AM
IceCreamKid IceCreamKid is offline
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Originally Posted by Corazon13 View Post
Hello everyone,

I am new to this website, please bear with me. I have been going through a breakup with a man that meant the world to me due to my depression.

He has told me that my emotions are out of control, and he can't keep putting himself through that. Then he will tell me that we are still together.

I have not spoken with him in over two weeks. I have attempted to contact him (per his mother, and my therapist), however, he will not respond. He ran when it got difficult for him, however, he was not even experiencing the depression that I was. In fact, we live an hour apart from each other, and did not know what was going on in my life to cause my depression to worsen. Because he does not want to know my feelings. Also, he hasn't wanted to check on me to see how I'm doing.

I am starting to feel that I will never be able to hold a solid relationship with a man because I have been left/damaged by the men that I have been with. Why should I be left, just because I am experiencing depression, which is out of my control? Has anyone else ever felt as if they would never find someone out there to care/love? I feel like it is impossible at this point. I am so broken down...
Hi and welcome,
Whatever other men have done or not done to you should not be placed onto men you will meet in the future. So in that respect you can close the door on those former, unsuitable boyfriends. Your latest boyfriend "doesn't want to know your feelings" -- so he is not the man for you.

However, your attitude is setting you up for this situation to keep happening. In my opinion, men are less comfortable with 'feelings' -- their own or others. So I suggest you develop some good female friendships to get the emotional support you crave. In addition, your depression is in your control. If you are seeing a therapist and have had no relief from your depression, it is time to ask the therapist why and what to do about it. Instead of pining away about an absent boyfriend, make improving your mood your number one priority. When you are feeling better emotionally, you will attract men and then you can go slowly and choose a nice one; one who understands and values healthy give and take in relationships.