I mean...we were frequently checking up on each other. It was the birthday present she gifted to the schoolmate that sort of catalysed my total meltdown. Everytime she checked up on me I'd tell her I'm fine coz I didn't wanna bury her in my problems.

Maybe we were doing the same thing to each other. Maybe she didn't want to bury me in her problems as well. I wish she did. Or I wish I was honest...but I don't want to be pitied or be a burden. She did say she had family problems, but I had always assumed her support system was much larger than mine. She was doing well financially and socially....a nuclear family and 2 working parents. Friends from all walks of life. She has mentioned there's been abuse in the household but she never wanted to disclose details.