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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would he feel manipulated by you expressing your sadness? Can you say more about that? Maybe he feels you’re attempting to elicit a reaction in him - of protection, caregiving, etc? But I agree with PP that you should ask him what he means; we don’t have the full picture.[/quote] I don’t think he said he felt manipulated by OP expressing her sadness. It sounds to me like OP expressed her feelings then basically said something like, “now you’re going to like me less. People always like me less when I share my real feelings.” If that’s how it happened, it is manipulative. Being with someone who is depressed is depressing and exhausting for the partner too, but if they’re getting help and working on their illness it can absolutely be worth maintaining a relationship and supporting them. If they’re not addressing the situation in a healthy way though, it might be too much for their partner to deal with. [/quote]
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