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boyfriend blames me for not getting better

he says i’m not trying 'hard enough,' and that it feels like he’s living with someone who’s chronically ill and about to die. can't even get mad at him, i feel nothing. is it possible that he's soft launching a break up or am i reading too much into his words?

Reply 1

My daughter has a chronic illness and her first boyfriend was the same. He kept making snide comments like " you're a drama queen", " you need to push through and stop stressing". In the end, she told him she didn't feel he was supportive enough and he didn't deny that. She ended it and is now with a wonderful, supportive person.
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Reply 2

Original post by Debs25
My daughter has a chronic illness and her first boyfriend was the same. He kept making snide comments like " you're a drama queen", " you need to push through and stop stressing". In the end, she told him she didn't feel he was supportive enough and he didn't deny that. She ended it and is now with a wonderful, supportive person.

i'm physically healthy, it's just my mental health that's ****ed. so in a way, i feel like he has a point. he’s been putting up with my issues for years now, and things only ever seem to get better for short periods before going back downhill : /

Reply 3

Original post by Ciel.
i'm physically healthy, it's just my mental health that's ****ed. so in a way, i feel like he has a point. he’s been putting up with my issues for years now, and things only ever seem to get better for short periods before going back downhill : /

You need a really sensitive guy then!

Reply 4

It does kinda sound like he's losing patience.

Reply 5

From what we know of your relationship, if he was going to leave you it would be for something you've already done, this is just background frustration and probably motivated by positive emotions.

So no, I doubt he will leave you.

Reply 6

Original post by Debs25
You need a really sensitive guy then!

i think i’d break a sensitive guy in record time tbh. i can be a lot to handle

Reply 7

Original post by StriderHort
It does kinda sound like he's losing patience.

yeah.. to be honest, it wouldn’t surprise me, i’m starting to lose patience with myself too, my entire existence feels ******* worthless

Reply 8

Original post by Rakas21
From what we know of your relationship, if he was going to leave you it would be for something you've already done, this is just background frustration and probably motivated by positive emotions.
So no, I doubt he will leave you.

idk i guess everyone has limits

Reply 9

from all your posts you do sound like your mental health is a serious issue, I really think you break up with him and deal with yourself first.

Reply 10

Original post by Anonymous
from all your posts you do sound like your mental health is a serious issue, I really think you break up with him and deal with yourself first.

i don’t see how breaking up would change anything, tbh. if anything, it would make things worse cause i’d lose access to private medical care. i am trying to deal with my issues (medication, etc.), but it’s just not working.

Reply 11

Original post by Ciel.
i don’t see how breaking up would change anything, tbh. if anything, it would make things worse cause i’d lose access to private medical care. i am trying to deal with my issues (medication, etc.), but it’s just not working.

how would you lose access to private med care? also how old are you

Reply 12

Original post by Anonymous
how would you lose access to private med care? also how old are you

cause he's the one paying for it. i’m somewhere between my twenties and denial, why?

Reply 13

this is a student forum, also doesnt it sound a little like youre using him if youre only with him for his money?

Reply 14

Original post by Anonymous
this is a student forum, also doesnt it sound a little like youre using him if youre only with him for his money?

ok, so? you’re not obligated to delete your account the second you graduate. and why is his money any of your business? he’s the one who pushed me to get help, practically forced me to. it’s always the anon accounts that are the most judgmental, lol. i’m literally just trying to stay alive

Reply 15

Original post by Ciel.
ok, so? you’re not obligated to delete your account the second you graduate. and why is his money any of your business? he’s the one who pushed me to get help, practically forced me to. it’s always the anon accounts that are the most judgmental, lol. i’m literally just trying to stay alive

hey! sry 2 hear abt ur situation. i think the main thing abt it is if u guys love each other? i think if he truly does (and based on ur above description it certainly seems there is concern) he'll be there 4 u. maybe have a heart to heart talk and be transparent abt the situation? also for context how old ru guys (just curious if its like a fresh out of school relationship or smth)? hope it gets better!

Reply 16

Original post by Anonymous
hey! sry 2 hear abt ur situation. i think the main thing abt it is if u guys love each other? i think if he truly does (and based on ur above description it certainly seems there is concern) he'll be there 4 u. maybe have a heart to heart talk and be transparent abt the situation? also for context how old ru guys (just curious if its like a fresh out of school relationship or smth)? hope it gets better!

i just saw u did mention ur age so nvm that lol. so based on that I think u guys r pretty mature (20s) and a heart to heart is the best option 4 now.

Reply 17

Original post by Anonymous
hey! sry 2 hear abt ur situation. i think the main thing abt it is if u guys love each other? i think if he truly does (and based on ur above description it certainly seems there is concern) he'll be there 4 u. maybe have a heart to heart talk and be transparent abt the situation? also for context how old ru guys (just curious if its like a fresh out of school relationship or smth)? hope it gets better!

Original post by Anonymous
i just saw u did mention ur age so nvm that lol. so based on that I think u guys r pretty mature (20s) and a heart to heart is the best option 4 now.

he's older than me. and yeah, he's definitely the more mature one too. i still feel like i'm mentally stuck at 15 :/
i'm pretty open with him about how i feel (mostly - i do tone it down a little, because otherwise it would probably freak him out). but yeah, i guess he's just fed up, because he knows his life could be so much better with someone else. but i can't change. there's just something wrong with me. idk.

Reply 18

Original post by Ciel.
he's older than me. and yeah, he's definitely the more mature one too. i still feel like i'm mentally stuck at 15 :/
i'm pretty open with him about how i feel (mostly - i do tone it down a little, because otherwise it would probably freak him out). but yeah, i guess he's just fed up, because he knows his life could be so much better with someone else. but i can't change. there's just something wrong with me. idk.

just show how much u appreciate him? that'll make him ffel its worth it. and u can do stuff 4 him (i mean small, meaningful things that are personal maybe). u got this girl!!

Reply 19

Original post by SwollenLone
Yeah you are pathetic, grow up.

boo, so creative. bro, the voices in my head whisper that to me 24/7

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