Chris- i agree...he is really opening up to you and telling you something..you need to HEAR him and take ACTION..that will SHOW him what he needs to see.
he is opening up to you- but you need to stop the R talks and the self defeating behavior...no more pity talks with him ....
when he see show strong you are he will be relieved...
He is in his fight with you- but he will not fight WITH you...he is opening up to your friend as a cry for help...
the guilt could make him run away further....please do something for YOU...
can you list what those are? fun things? things you always wanted to do? something tiny...doesnt have to be HUGE....mani/pedi, gym class, new hobby , art, music, food, festival, friends?
try it all- i have to force myself to do these things when i DONT want to and i feel better after i fget my A@@ out of the house
((((((Chris))))
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