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Depression and d

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Thanks Mark_Fails and Otenba. I am sure he is probably as sick of it as I am. Things have been better this week. We went out for a lovely meal, just the two uf us. It was really nice. I can't remember the last time we went out to eat as a couple. I think I have to try and explain how difficult d and d are to cope with. Thanks for everyone's help with this problem. Much appreciated my good friends.
 
Spirit - some couples arrange to have dates! Regularly, like the first Thursday every month or something.

Where they sort of pretend they are going out with someone fairly new, and talk about anything they want to, but not the boring things in life - like when the ceiling will get painted, or whatever.

It does sound fairly appealing, I have to say!
 
That sounds great! As TW has said, some couples make a point of going on dates still and I agree. I'm glad things are going better and may they continue to. Best wishes with helping him to help you and vice versa. 🙂
 
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Hi there Spirit you have certainly come to the right place for advice. i have been reading all the posts and peeps on here are awesome. i have only been using the forum for a few weeks and i feel like i am finally amongst a group of people who are in the same boat and truly know the way i feel. Hope you get the same feeling . i too have Depression and Diabetes amongst other broken bits and bobs and i know exactly what you mean when you say you feel you need support from your partner, i too have difficulty with my missus when i ask for a bit of TLC, she also just thinks i'm being needy or asking for attention. i have come to the conclusion over the years that my missus is just as burned out by dealing with my depression as i am. just happens at the time when i seem to need it the most. this seems to agitate me more that winds her up and a vicious circle starts. one piece of advice if i may is to share the way i use to help. i try to Give her some attention and TLC ie: a nice foot massage at the same time talking about both her and my troubles. i feel i am helping her and she becomes more receptive and gives me more support. I feel better too for giving support back for her support. hoped this helps
 
Thank you Tony. I do try, very hard, to do nice things for him. Things are a little better, at the moment. It's good to hear from people in the same situation.
 
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