Healthy Relationships Support Group
No relationship is perfect. A long-term relationship requires constant effort to understand each other, fix misunderstandings, solve problems and continue to grow as both individuals change and evolve. How we deal with our misunderstandings is the focus of this community. Join us to find support, get advice, and share your experience with your relationship.
Hey everyone, I'm Alex and new to this group. I am in a wonderful relationship with the most beautiful and intelligent woman. Things are great with us, couldn't be better however due to my own insecurities and low self esteem I feel like I could jeopardize our relationship. I constantly don't feel good enough for her, I believe she is WAY too good looking for me and she could easily find a guy more suited to her appearance wise. Saying this I know that looks are definitely not whats most important. I have many other issues "baggage" should I say.
By "baggage" I mean from my past, I was abused severely growing up as a child, mentally, physically, sexually. As a result I have PTSD and bulimia. These problems are really not healthy when you're in a relationship. They stop you from being the best you can be, and prevent you from being the perfect partner.. Well that's how I feel anyway.
Don't know whether anyone else has suffered similar problems, but I feel my mental illnesses are going to drive the woman I love away, even enough she says she'll stick by me, I have so much doubt, I am too damaged for anyone.
By "baggage" I mean from my past, I was abused severely growing up as a child, mentally, physically, sexually. As a result I have PTSD and bulimia. These problems are really not healthy when you're in a relationship. They stop you from being the best you can be, and prevent you from being the perfect partner.. Well that's how I feel anyway.
Don't know whether anyone else has suffered similar problems, but I feel my mental illnesses are going to drive the woman I love away, even enough she says she'll stick by me, I have so much doubt, I am too damaged for anyone.
My issues only got worse until I was had panic attack, was in severe depression, suicidal ideation, mood swings. I am now getting treatment because I was having hard time doing daily things like keeping myself together to finish shift at work. So if you are not currently seeking help and treatment, I highly recommend you do because I've been told that things only get worse without treatment.
Welcome to group, I hope you find help here and healing here!