You’re absolutely right. I was with a great girl that I honestly could of married, but I started the relationship in the midst of some pretty bad depression and ended up hitting rock bottom after I pushed her away. Then I started dating a previous friend and we were toxic off the bat. She had depression and anxiety, and so did I. It was a match made in hell.

She was very needy, always wanted attention, always needed something, always wanted to be together in our free time. Our relationship ended with me being unemployed due to mental health and so much taking time off just to be with her when she called out and her being on her last strike.

I’m not much better now, but I definitely know that if I’m emotional sick, then there’s no way I can support anyone else emotionally. One thing that has been a huge positive is my cuddle buddy. No strings, nothing romantic or physical, just pure Netflix and cuddles. I find it hard to not smile after a good cuddle season!