Hi
I have recently started a relationship with someone and been together 3 months. At first everything was great, he was loving and interested and attentive.
Recently he mentioned to me that he has was diagnosed with depression about 10 years ago. He takes medication everyday to help keep it at bay. The depression part I am working on trying to understand it more, being someone who has never suffered. However, recently he has had a few episodes where i can tell he has been dark and exceptionally withdrawn (not talking for days, no want to see me or anything). I have read that becoming closer with someone and trusting them may make them the one who you are most moody with and its easier to put on a face for those you are not close to.
I am struggling with the lack of love and (i know it sounds silly) pet names and ordinary new relationship fun and excitement, that he is unable to give me.
I guess my question is, knowing this will not get easier as the relationship gets longer, do I stay? feeling all of this sort of longing for more "feelings amd love" that i wont get? .. I want to stay, outside of the depression he is a gentle, smart and incredible man. But is 3 months and all of my up and down feelings and questioning and hurt when i am ignored for days on end worth staying?
I would love to hear thoughts of any previous experiences that helps me not feel alone in this
Cara
