Relationship affected by Sciatica
I've had sciatica for almost 2 years and been in a relationship for last 1year. My partner is the kindest person who never complained about accommodating to my pain and adjusting our activities and plans according to it. From choosing plans that don't involve too much of a walk to even sleeping positions in bed, alll for me. We were also Long distance for a decent amount but are going to be dating in person soon.
As I go through my pain, I see how it affects them as well both physically and mentally and it's put me in a state of moral dilemma. We're really in love but my condition has often been an hindrance especially with regards to mental health and recently I've been feeling guilty of dragging them down this path with me. I feel guilty of robbing a normalcy from them and have been wondering would letting them go and explore their life without this baggage be a wise decision?
Recently I've spoken to them opening up how I would understand if they wanted to leave. However, they've expressed how this could have been an easier choice early in our relationship when we weren't close compared to now when we are so emotionally connected and they can't live their life without me and neither can i without them, but at times I can't help but feel like a selfish person dragging them down this path of unknown recovery time. I really care about them and want them to be happy in life and as much as I would love for them to be with me I'm scared they won't get to enjoy life with these restrictions and that i'm holding them back. We're only 22 FYI
I would love to hear yall's thoughts as fellow sciatica patients