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Hey, sorry to interrupt like this but I wanted to tell you how eerily similar this is to my own situation. The only difference being my relationship was rather short and mostly long distance. I would suggest you to not pursue her and respect her need for space, but do drop texts once in a while, and visit her if you feel it’s been too long. Often times in anxious – avoidant relationships, anxious person tries to break the barrier which irritates the avoidant person even more, she’s not in the right state of mind right now and can count you or the relationship as one of her problems if you continue pursuing her. Just wait and check in once in a while when you feel you should but don’t push it too much or it’ll definitely end up in a breakup. I would also suggest to take this time for yourself, go on solo dates, pursue some hobbies, so you won’t think about her that much and get irritated by her avoidant personality. The only way to solve anxious – avoidant cycle is by becoming secure. And in the end if she even ends up breaking up with you, atleast you’ll be in a better health to take it in a good way. I can totally understand what you’re going through, I went through this too a month ago. Throughout this no contact you should focus on yourself, afterall you’re a different person with his own life, don’t drain yourself over someone who doesn’t want to rely on you, or maybe she’ll do that eventually if you give her enough space. And I would suggest you to avoid the relationship talk because simply it is not the right time for that.