Relationship Tips For Having Serious Discussions

[Peach]

That's interesting, @Sighs. I haven't delved into dissociation much because it's not a symptom I thought he had, but you're right, he very well could. I really have no idea.

 

[Sighs]

My vet also dissociates when he is in a rage and honestly does not remember details of what happened. Tater might or might not dissociate but it would be very hard for you to tell in a long distance relationship. He may not be aware that is what is happening to him so asking him might not tell you either.

Just something to bear in mind I guess.

 

[Goon]

@queen I get it. It makes me feel better that I'm not alone in my experience. It's...

Hi Tiffany,
Really interesting to read your story because it's incredibly similar to mine. Even though your post is 1 year old I would still want tonight is how far along you are in your relationship and how you dealt with everything? If you're okay with telling me I.e.

With my boyfriend it was like a switch that went off. He went from being the ideal guy to no love no affection and no intimacy. The only time he wants to be intimate is when he's probably drunk and can't keep his guard up. He is emotionally numb to me 90% of the time and the rest of the 10% he will tell me he misses me or ask me if I miss him and love him. It is very difficult to keep my needs under the carpet and only think about him. But I guess when you love someone you kind of give it your best shot.

When I ask him certain questions about his anxiety or relates (I never push) he will smartly avoid those questions. He doesn't respond when I tell him I miss him or love him. He will go off for 3-4 hours at a stretch and avoid any question or resolving conflict and will come back and talk to me with a fresh start like nothing ever happened.

Glad to know there are so many of us in the same boat! :)