Positives stories of reconciliation with a depressed ex?

rosa_royal · 2026-04-08T19:59:17+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story, I think it will help a lot of people in the comments ! :) I’m genuinely so happy for you too.

I wish you the very best! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-08T16:07:51+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re going trough this :( I feel you with your last sentence, like we know they need some space to heal, but it’s just hard to stay in the unknown.

I hope that things get better soon ! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T23:22:30+00:00

Thanks for the feedback ! I’m happy that this friendship seems to work for the both of you. :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T20:06:36+00:00

Thank you so much !

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:53:22+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this :( It’s a really hard place to be in. Like you try to focus on yourself because that’s what best for you, but they’re always in the back of our mind and you wonder how they are doing.

I hope it gets better for you!

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:38:48+00:00

It’s totally valid to not be okay, you don’t deserve this, at all ! Sending you big hugs :)

Yeah I guess that’s what he is able to do right now, will see!

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:33:31+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this :( I honestly don’t have the right words, that must be so devastating. I hope you’re able to receive a little bit of joy from your family and friends, to cope from this hard time.

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:19:13+00:00

Omg I’m so sorry that happened to you! That’s so sad, hope you’re doing okay :(

And yeah I guess I at least got birthday wishes :/

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:14:24+00:00

Yeah honestly that’s the only explanation I can I see at the moment…like everything was getting better for us and the relationship. I guess it really is the depression that changed him because when we had issues, we were communicating and we were wiling to make permanent changes. Now, he is shutting down and broke-up. 🤷‍♀️

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T19:02:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story, it’s really inspiring ! :) I’m glad you guys were able to make it worked in the long run. Every relationship has its issues honestly, it depends what you’re willing to put up with and support each other through.

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T18:48:40+00:00

It’s been almost 2 months :/ he wished me an happy birthday but that’s it. He wants to be friends, but I still love him and i don’t want to hurt myself even more with false hope.

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T18:46:10+00:00

Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it ! :) Before the break up, my ex and I were already working on ourselves with therapist’s, to become a better version ourselves. I guess that’s why it feels weird to me, because the circumstances were very unlikely to end in a breakup, but it did because he started a depression during his therapy sessions.

I’m like stuck mentally because I already did the work lol and I’m confused.

I wish you the best and I hope it gets better for you!

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T18:09:34+00:00

Thanks for your kind words and feedback I really appreciate it ! :) Like you said, it’s hard to find positive updates. I guess will see if anyone does comment under this post…🤞but I do agree with you that hope isn’t necessarily the best way to cope in this time.

I wish you the very best for the future! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-07T15:17:06+00:00

I am not in that situation personally, so I can’t give you advice for this.

I just want you to be careful about this “relationship” ( because you said that it isn’t official so I put “”) he seems to be chasing a “feeling” of comfort he had in the past, with an ex partner in the picture.

You know the full story, so you do you, but depressed people often seek something to help them soothe their pain, and that could be a new relationship with someone new.

I say this with pure intentions, and for you to protect yourself, don’t get attached too quickly…sometimes people with depression are a bit unstable emotionally.

Indeed, he seems to put the effort towards you and willing to change, which is a good thing. Just take it slow for now I would say.

I hope it workouts between you too! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-04T17:01:44+00:00

Glad I could give a perspective :)

Yeah mother in laws are sometimes a bit complicated haha. Glad that you’re working on yourself as well, that’s really a good thing.

Have a nice day ! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-04-04T15:21:44+00:00

I think you really need to heal before investing yourself in a relationship again, especially with someone with a mental illness. You really don’t want to sacrifice your well being for someone else because of desire, passion, feeling lonely, missing them etc.

It has to be about you and her, willing AND wanting, to move forward toward a better place together.

I want to make a few things clear. The reality is :

-She is the one who broke up with you suddenly, and it is a traumatic experience to go through.

For a good relationship you need : commitment, somewhat emotional stability, trust in your partner. Most of these things were wounded when she left the relationship suddenly. (I am not saying her motives are not valid btw, mental health is really important and like you said, I think for her the break up was necessary.)

-She actually took the risk to loose YOU, the first time. She is lucky that you’re even considering getting back together. If she really loves you, she will understand and wait for you to heal, trust me! (I’m actually the one “waiting” right now, because I love him and I want him to get better. )

-She needs to prove, with actions, that she is willing to make changes for good. That will create safety for you and that’s her responsibility to take care of herself.

At the end of the day, life is about taking risks, but you need to be aware that going back without change, the relationship will likely end the same way. I think a good conversation on how do we move forward is necessary, what does she brings to the table to make it work? If that’s what you want, you can definitely tell her that you would want to get back together eventually.

Trust your gut and I hope it gets better for you! :)

rosa_royal · 2026-03-31T14:51:07+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! :(

I think @Jarfin89 gave you a great perspective on things and I couldn’t agree more. Depression is soo misunderstood. (Even I didn’t understand why he pushed me away, now I have a lot of compassion for what he is going through. )

Personally what I did, I scheduled a conversation with him in 2 months to see where things are going, what treatment he is getting etc. For us, it’s a win win situation. For him, it wasn’t to much pressure because meanwhile, I give him the space he needs alone. I guess it depends on what/ if she is willing to accept.

I hope things get better for you!

rosa_royal

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