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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    Hi All. Thank you for holding my hand, feeding me knowledge, and sharing your stories and experiences. Yesterday was 8 days out from "our break", I woke up and texted him a light funny text, and he texted back - we texted lightly throughout the day. I wanted to hear him and ask if he would...
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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    @Sweetpea76 BIG THANKS TO YOU! The stress cup is incredibly informative and greatly increased my understanding. I need education and an increased understanding for I want to be a strong supporter - girlfriend, spouse, or friend... I will look for the Diane England book as well after work.
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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    @richter scale Yes - and HE proposed this and showed me his plans for us on spreadsheets, I took a step back and shared I felt overwhelmed, loved him, but it was a lot for me... he said our relationship is unconventional and I will need to trust him to lead us. I trusted him, and I still do...
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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    Thank you all for your support, candor, and resources; I needed it for this is my first post and my first relationship with a person suffering PTSD. I am thankful, learning, and trusting.
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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    Thank you for your candor. It is helpful to hear objectivity. I want and need him to reach to me. He knows I love him and am here as he struggles. 14 Days - why 14?
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    Relationship Ptsd Boyfriend Taking A Break - Do I Stay, Leave, Wait, Reach Out... Cry On The Bathroom Floor More?

    I am in a long distant relationship with a 37 year old very decorated marine (4 deployments and a 2-year seemingly ceaseless federal/military court case), who suffers PTSD. We have been dating since mid-September 2014 (roughly 5 months). We see each other 4-8 days out of each month and chat/text...
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