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#1
Nov 13, 2013, 04:15 PM
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does your significant other know about your involvement in this site?
How do they feel about it PS. mine does not know and I do not think he will take it lightly,it makes me feel so guilty and betraying....,but at least i can let out my concerns. |
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Nov 13, 2013, 04:17 PM
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Mine does not. He does of course know about my diagnosis.
I conceal it from him because he is still coming to grips with the fact that I need to see a psychiatrist and take meds. |
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Nov 13, 2013, 04:23 PM
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I've told my husband about it and it didn't bother him. I don't think he realizes how much time I spend on it, but as long as I'm not making any "close" male friends he won't have an objection. He's all for anything that helps me feel better.
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#4
Nov 24, 2013, 09:16 AM
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Mine does but I usually don't come here when he is home.
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#5
Nov 24, 2013, 09:42 AM
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He does know...
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#6
Nov 24, 2013, 09:53 AM
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Mine does and is fine with it. He even jokes about it. After being annoying or a smart ***** he'll say "you're not gonna post about that are you?"
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| wife22
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#7
Nov 24, 2013, 03:04 PM
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Any social forum or interaction (in person or online) can be a blessing or a curse to a relationship. What it comes down to is the quality of the primary relationship and the level of satisfaction you have with it. I think everyone should have a large network of people they can go to for support. No one person should ever have the burden of being the sole supporter especially when life is complicated by a mental health challenge. I dont think you need to disclose ever moment of your life to still love and be loved by someone. If you keep it secret, which i think is okay, then expect that your partner should also be allowed a private life, with no prying or jealousies. You either trust each other not to do things that hurt your primary relationship or you dont. Since you asked...i don't usually tell mine, but i also make sure that it isnt an activity that is taking away from the quality or quantity of what i do share with him.
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| mzunderstood79, wife22
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Nov 24, 2013, 05:33 PM
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Yes, my husband not only knows about my being here, but he also belongs too, although he is not very active. He is aware of how helpful it is to me, so he is glad I am a member. He is not threatened at all, since we communicate well.
I do see PC as one additional "tool" I use in helping me with my mental illness. And I can also help others, too, which helps give me a major purpose in my life, since I am no longer able to work. 
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| gma45, healingme4me, wife22
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#9
Nov 26, 2013, 04:24 PM
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Mine knows. Though, not currently an active member, he accepts, that I am here. Even, when active, our paths here, were on different threads, some mutual threads. I gain, benefit here, from just online comradery, to giving or receiving support.
It feels good, to not hide the fact, I am here. Not to say, judgment on your choice, just stating how his knowing leaves me feeling. Sent from my LG-MS910 using Tapatalk 2 |
| wife22
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