Partner left after 9 yrs - 18months on, reunited !

[mishka422]

I suddenly feel like what he said back then wasnt such a wicked thing afterall but a matter of survival of the self. I have noticed I am getting effected - life is a bit depressing living with a depressed person.

Boy, ain't that the truth!

Like you say, he's being honest and open about the way he is feeling. That is awesome progress. Depression is such a wicked thing. It takes over absolutely everything in your life and makes everything seem dark. I understand the way he is feeling. Depression is a long term problem with no quick fix. I hope he will call the EAP line and talk to someone very soon. They can direct him in ways that you might not be able to since you're too invested in his life. You know, outsiders opinion and all that. You know how therapy works, all you can do is keep encouraging him to seek help without pushing him.

Keep sharing Ali. It's very interesting to hear the progress (and the lack of progress in some ways) and I'm sure you are helping a lot of people here to understand more about their WAS's.