u/Traditional-Lie7366

I’ve always felt that your partner should be fully aware of your mental health condition. But is that really true? Should you share 100% of your mental health with your partner, or is it okay to keep some things private especially how you are feeling within about your emotions? Have you ever faked your emotions with partner?

If someone told you this, would you consider it an insult or a compliment?

I (26M) have been in a relationship with my partner (33F) for six years, but the last two have been strained by ongoing communication problems. Small misunderstandings often escalate into arguments, creating a cycle of blame rather than resolution.

We broke up last November and didn’t speak for three months. During that time, I experienced significant anxiety, partly because she is my main source of emotional support outside my family. We got back together in January 2026, but the same issues have returned.

I’ve realized I rely on her heavily for emotional connection and value clear, consistent communication. I’ve told her I don’t need grand gestures—just openness and regular communication—but nothing seems to change. She rarely initiates meeting up, and if I don’t suggest it, we can go weeks without seeing each other. This makes me feel like I’m not a priority.

Conflicts often escalate quickly. For example, today I suggested going to the park while feeling low. I missed part of what she said, she became upset and raised her voice, and the situation spiraled without resolution.

She tends to suppress her feelings and only expresses them during arguments, which makes conflicts feel repetitive and overwhelming. She also doesn’t check in on me emotionally, which leaves me feeling ignored and undervalued.

I feel stuck—still caring about her but emotionally drained by repeated patterns. I’m looking for ways to handle recurring communication issues more effectively and understand what I can do on my side to improve the situation.

Being a total loner here (no friends, living alone, don't want to be vulnerable to family), I’ve recently been experiencing a lot of hopeless, negative, and anxious feelings for no apparent reason. I feel a very strong urge to open up and share this with someone, but I just don’t have anyone to talk to.

I tried therapy, but it felt like a scam, as if they were deliberately extending sessions just so I would pay more. It’s currently 3 AM, and I’m writing this while that lonely, hopeless feeling has come back again.

I have seen people being always happy, for me its totally opposite, iam being very negative in very situation.

How do you cope with this?

For the past few months, I’ve been using a hard toothbrush and brushing for around 20 minutes—until my gums start to bleed. I find the tingling sensation oddly satisfying. Is that weird? And I’m not doing it on purpose, but when I start to taste blood in my mouth, I stop brushing.