Hi Trombean,

I’ve continuously been in this situation before with significant others. Where I’ve been the center of their support and universe. It’s overwhelming and can be too much. I too have communicated I need space, with them overreacting and taking it the wrong way with the idea that I was going to break up.

Actually I just had a relationship end a week ago for that very reason. She could not give me space and recover from the negative thoughts she had without me to uplift the situation.

That being said, I do hope for your situation to improve. I was not married to those individuals, so I can’t say what to do or what not to do.

Maybe couples therapy would be best?