My boyfriend(M30) and i( F29)have been dating for the bast 7 months, we hit it off from the start we both had shared values, goals and views on life, marriage, kids etc. i have been open from the start that i deal with a lot of anxiety (clinically diagnosed ocd) and depression/adhd, and can be ball of anxiety. We’ve had some unforeseen health diagnosis thrown our way within the first three months that sort of hindered our sex life. But i was willing to stick with him through it all because i love and valued him, during that period we started having miss communications in regard to how we perceive intimacy and the way we address issues. He tends to be to the point and sometimes blunt, and i tend to overthink and be sensitive and anxious, and cry. We have had several mis understandings but nothing toxic or super unhealthy. I tend to internalize any conflict or criticism as a short coming or as i am a failure because i grew up in an emotionally abusive household. Fast forward to the past two weeks i felt like he was pulling away and being distant and i kept bringing it up because i wanted clarity and reassurance, and he wasn’t providing it for me. I felt like i was being crazy and anxious it got the point where i was texting at work letting him know how i felt and he kept giving short responses, so i asked if he was breaking up with me, he then got upset and i called him to clarify things. We ended up breaking up last night he said he made his choice same day and his mind is made theres no way of fixing it not through couples therapy etc. He called out our communication, our one hour distance being a hindrance in the way we can come across to one another, and job schedules. Is there any possibility of coming back from this as i do love him but also respect his choice in feeling like i may not be the right person because of how i communicate. Im willing to work on myself for myself but also am open to trying to work on it with him if he is willing. Im not trying to hold onto hope, but i hope i can get some input on the situation.
u/EyeJumpy1944
u/EyeJumpy1944 — 18 days ago