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Originally Posted by Djuna
I have a lot of respect for people dealing with a psychiatric condition, it's a huge challenge and burden.
But...
There is no way I want a fixer upper partner. I can't be bothered dealing with the medications, the endless rounds of therapy, the angst, the introspection, the lack of spontaneity because of the moods, the almost constant self centredness and everything-in-this-world-is-about-me-and-my-goddamn-mental-health. Thanks but no thanks.
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I would agree with this. It really does become a selfish type of relationship, where everything is about the mentally ill partner's state of mind EVERY TIME. My ex-husband, prior to going on meds would talk about how awful things are, and how he can't cope with anything, stating that "I just won't understand." When he finally did get medication and left me, he would call every single f-ing day to talk about how he is progressing and why I need to listen to him to help him get better. (and add in how the woman he is cheating with won't talk to him..
) YEAH. No thanks, I too have a life to live. There was never an US in the relationship, it was always about him. There was no space for anyone else.
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