We're falling apart

Sweden
February 11, 2010 12:29pm CST
Hi everyone! Me and my boyfriend have been together for almost two years, I love him with all my heart and I know he loves me too. Lately I've been feeling like we're falling apart and sliding away from each other. I dont know if thats the way it is or if im just feeling like it is. It feels like im not giving him what he needs. I've got socialphobia and I cant hang around much people, that limits me from doing certain things and it limits him too since he dosen't wanna do stuff without me. He loves meeting new people, partying and stuff and I cant because of my problems. I know he understands that but latley he's coming home from school saying he had so fun and so on and I feel like im to "boring" for him. When I say that he gets mad and tells me im giving him all he needs but I cant help myself from not believing that. I dont want it to be like this and I want us to find the spark and passion we had in our relationship before. Do you have any advice for me?
3 responses
@l33tgirl (288)
• New Zealand
12 Feb 10
I know what you're going through because it's similar to my situation. I used to be a really sociable, bubbly person who went out a lot and this is how my boyfriend knew me when we first started dating. I then got sick and being sick made me tired all the time and the last thing if felt like doing was socialising with other people and explaining my illness to them so I just stayed away. I only really saw him during this period. I felt the same as you like he deserved to be with someone who could do the things he loved with him and he said exactly what your boyfriend said that I am giving him everything he needs. After a while though he admitted it would be nice to be with someone who could go out with him and his friends and family, but he didn't blame me because he knew I was sick. This is what drained the spark out of our relationship. Eventually we ended it simply because we were great as a couple but our lives were so far apart. If I wasn't sick and I had the energy to fix it I would have made an effort to become a bigger part of his everyday life but it was not to be. From my experience I think you need to work on your phobia because this sort of thing can do damage to your relationship in the long run.
• Sweden
12 Feb 10
Thank you so much for your answer :) I have been working on my phobia and Im better now than I was before, but I am still kinda afraid and might get anxietyattacks around to much people. I will talk with my boyfriend and try to sort this out. Thanks!
• United States
14 Feb 10
in every relationship you have to find a balance that benefits and works for the both of you. On your issue I could understand why that would make you feel the way you do and I would never minimize anyone's feelings, but what I would say to you is to change your perspective on the relationship. At one time, certain things were working because those things had to propel you all to this point. Sounds tedious but trust me look at this as an opportunity to have some space from one another in order to keep it going and give each other a chance to miss one another. What I mean by having space is to still have a life of your own. No one said you had to give up your friends and life because youre with someone. I understand your phobia and maybe online interaction maybe your best bet when it comes to meeting new people. Dont feel as if youre too boring for him. If he doesnt have an issue with it then dont make it more than it is. In other words, if it aint broke dont fix it. When it comes to finding the passion and spark simply reference to the things you used to do in order to keep the flame burning. Dont be afraid to try new things. Discuss what can you or rather you both can do differently. Change up the routine and be open to the possibility of venturing into something new. If you really want to know for sure where you and your partner stand just ask him. By avoiding the adressing of issues it will worsen the circumstance in your own head rather than letting it lead you to a sense of peace and confidence in yourself and with what you bring to the table when it comes to your love. I hope this helps some my dear and enjoy your V day.
• India
11 Feb 10
As per your note both of you both of you have spend almost six years now that means that both of u found compatibility despite of the differences.Now that is love n you know it too The best thing in these sort of condition is to talk.so sit and talk to him and remember "don't argue"