Long-term boyfriend proposed... feeling truly lost and confused

[JB75]

You mentioned committing yourself to recovery, is that in the substance abuse sense? If so, maybe take more time on your own, and focus on the positive changes you've made for yourself?

His behavior sounds co-dependent if he's making decisions based on your emotional episodes, which would explain his back and forth.

[Chowhound]

I'm sensing some maturity issues here which is surprising because 37 is getting up there a bit, not kids anymore.