My [30F] boyfriend [30M] thinks depression and anxiety could come between us
My [30F] boyfriend [30M] views depression and anxiety as a dealbreaker
I’ve been in therapy for years working out childhood issues and trauma from past relationships. I’m at a place where I feel secure enough to date with purpose and have healthy coping mechanisms. Well I told my bf that although I feel healthy, I struggle with depression and anxiety from time to time (normal stressful life events such family deaths, job loss, etc). I said this to probe compatibility and his emotional intelligence. He responded “is that going to affect me. Is it going to get between us?” Furthermore he pretty much said he cant really deal with that. When I heard him say that, i realize it wasn’t the answer I expected. Because to me that’s the same news as being told my partner has cancer. I’d be all in and support them 10000% if they are receptive to treatment of course and not neglecting their health by choice.
I was a little taken back and didn’t have a response. I need advice on how to approach this.
TLDR: my bf asked if depression and anxiety will get between us. What do I do?