u/Due-Operation3665

​Hi everyone...

​I was talking to a person I really like and she recently told me via text that she has CPTSD. At the moment, I just told her, "I'm sorry about it, we can talk about it more if you want." I didn't say that because I was uncomfortable. ... I wasn't uncomfortable at all.

​She responded by saying it's "nothing, just childhood things and past relationships," completely downplaying it and saying it doesn't affect her anymore....

​I'm not here to ask for validation on whether my response was right or wrong. Looking back, I know it probably sounded a bit objective and lacking emotion...

​My question for you all is.. How do you actually want a person you are dating, or someone you are sharing your story with, to react in that exact moment?

What kind of response would make you feel safe and seen, rather than making you feel like you have to minimize your own pain?

​Thank you so much.

I hope today is kinder to all of you.

​Good day, wise ones!

​We often hear about the early stages of dating , the meet cutes, dating, the casual hookups, and the initial spark. But I want to hear the stories that come after.

The real, enduring ones that everyone aspires to have...... the relationships that last.

​For anyone who is married to their person or has been together for over a decade..

What does it actually feel like? Did you have to sacrifice a lot to get to where you are now? Do you have shared routines or a special activity that you’ve kept alive for years?

​Thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom!