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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP. Sorry, but I've stated exactly what I mean. I don't feel comfortable sharing details in the case that this was ever seen, as it is incredibly personal, probably embarrassing, and the actual root of the problem isn't relevant to my question. Hope you can respect that, but understand if you can't.  I will say that at the pinnacle of the problem, I was concerned they may be feeling suicidal, but I think those feels have passed.

Basically, when someone you've only been dating a few months and you don't exactly know really well has a crisis, what is the best response? Just leave them alone to deal with it in their own time? Do I check in on occasion to let them know they have support? I really don't know was is appropriate in this case. [/quote]

Not sure why some are finding this so difficult...nosy? Regardless, you seem like a very good person. It's understandable if you or he/she needs to back burner the romantic part of your relationship. That can place unnecessary stress on an issue. I understand that you only know this person as a romantic interest but with romance comes closeness and with closeness comes friendship. A couple months into this, you are likely friends as well. This person trusted you enough to confide in you and you cared enough to ask about these troubles and now want to help. My advice: be a friend. Be there for them, encourage positive solutions (counseling, etc, whatever may be appropriate) as long as you are comfortable doing it. Could it ruin any hope of future romance? Sure. But it could also grow your relationship. If at some point you feel uncomfortable or you feel the person doesn't want your involvement, that when the choice becomes more difficult. Good luck to you and your friend.[/quote]

Thank you, this was very kind. [/quote]

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