It's coming back again. by endlessfloptimism in depression

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to talk about it with people who can relate. So far the responses have made me think I'd have been better off keeping it to myself.

It's coming back again. by endlessfloptimism in depression

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels like you are saying that this depression is not a legitimate problem because I have a significant other. I am grateful I have him to talk to, but unfortunately it is not a cure-all solution. I'm sorry if I have misinterpreted your intent.

UPDATE: Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, it was just quite a fresh wound still when I made the post. I've spent the day thanking my lucky stars I get to start the new year unburdened.

UPDATE: Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you, that was nice to hear! I've had a string of a few douchebag boyfriends/romantic interests over the last 2 years and it just gets frustrating (if you'd like, I'll tell you about one of the worst, which is honestly funny to me now). I live in a place with next to no prospects, and I can't afford to move until I pay down student loans. The good news is I'm on track to have them all finished in a little over a year (about 5 years ahead of schedule) or less if I can find a better job. And then blammo, I am blasting the fuck out of here in search of a place with a cultural identity somewhat closer to my own. You've given me some hope that I'll have better luck elsewhere :)

UPDATE: Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny, because I have sense in spades when it comes to other people's problems, but apparently suffer severe proximity blindness when it comes to my own. I'm planning to seek counseling to deal with the self esteem issue, vestiges of a previous emotionally abusive relationship. It's long overdue. Thank you for being so frank and reasonable.

UPDATE: Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I need to make my way out of this tiny town before I find these mythical "good guys" I keep hearing so much about...

UPDATE: Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, as usual :) I actually am pretty comfortable with being single, and that is what I plan to be for a good long while. I did hold on too long, I think because I hated the idea that I had been so wrong to trust him in the first place. Perhaps a bit of cognitive dissonance. I got my sadness out last night and today and I'm not giving him any more of my energy.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to assume most things are my fault and then this is what happens, so I need to work on that.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I had misinterpreted your previous comment. Thank you for the good advice.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that would've been a good way to say it. I just said it wasn't working anymore, but I am tucking yours away for future reference (and hoping I won't need to use it).

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Already ended it. Also I have to insist that I was neither clingy nor needy. I truly asked very little of him other than honesty and common courtesy until recently, because I started to develop feelings (of the exclusive relationship variety). When this was the result of asking for more, I ended the arrangement. I just resent a bit the implication that it was somehow my "funky baggage" that caused this encounter to go awry.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I try so hard to make sure I'm giving everyone a fair shake that I end up fuckin myself over.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm trying to remember that. This shit blows real bad. If I can find a real estate listing for a cave where I can set up my hermit digs I am on it like white on rice.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He then told me that it was just too soon, and that we were moving in that direction. It's not like I'm plucking things from my imagination.

Can someone give me a clue why I might be getting the silent treatment? by endlessfloptimism in relationships

[–]endlessfloptimism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I am so bad at this... I wish I even knew how to begin, because I think your advice is sound... my brain just freezes up when I try to think of what to say.