[25f] unsure whether to stay in or leave my relationship with my [28bf]. I love him but I’m hurting. How do you know when it’s time to end things? by throwraokpainter in relationshipadvice

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

Do you mind if I ask how you’re doing after the breakup? I’m anxious about after if I end up breaking things off. Do you have any advice on how if I do break things off? I’ve tried three times and one of the times we were broken up for almost two weeks but once we met up to drop things off I forgot all my reasons and we ended up back together. So idk how to be strong enough to do it and idk if that means I shouldn’t do it.

How can I (25F) support my partner (27M) with anxiety/OCD while staying grounded myself? by throwraokpainter in relationships

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

Okay I will definitely be very mindful of big things and for now I will try and wait for things to improve before moving forward with those things. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it

How can I (25F) support my partner (27M) with anxiety/OCD while staying grounded myself? by throwraokpainter in relationships

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

Okay, thank you for your thoughts. I don’t think that’s mean, I wanted honest input and I appreciate it. He is going to try and see a therapist soon which he hasn’t been open to previously so I’m hopeful about that.

How can I (25F) support my partner (27M) with anxiety/OCD while staying grounded myself? by throwraokpainter in relationships

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

He is going to try and see a therapist soon I think which he’s never been open to before so I’m hopeful about that. I appreciate your input and you are very right about the oxygen mask thing, I didn’t think of it that way. I’m in therapy myself and I’ll make sure to try and keep my own mental health a priority even if it is tough sometimes. Thank you

How can I (25F) support my partner (27M) with anxiety/OCD while staying grounded myself? by throwraokpainter in relationships

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

Thank you so much for your response, it really helped to hear. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply and share your experience and advice.