I'm sure this comment was meant to be helpful but just because this couple aren't married, it doesn't mean they are 'playing house' and were not deeply committed to each other. I think you are unintentionally trivialising her situation which is very painful and complex.
My advice would be that the only thing you can be is honest with him. Hopefully although it is going to be terribly painful he will set you free to move on while perhaps you can continue to support him?
If he is honest with himself, he will understand that you want more out of life and you are not a bad person for that - just human.
I do understand because my partner and I are very in love but he has a debilitating long term condition which may or may not improve. So I think even to admit to yourself how you are feeling takes a lot of strength. To admit it to him will take even more.
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I'm sure this comment was meant to be helpful but just because this couple aren't married, it doesn't mean they are 'playing house' and were not deeply committed to each other. I think you are unintentionally trivialising her situation which is very painful and complex.
December 31, 2017 - 12:16pmMy advice would be that the only thing you can be is honest with him. Hopefully although it is going to be terribly painful he will set you free to move on while perhaps you can continue to support him?
If he is honest with himself, he will understand that you want more out of life and you are not a bad person for that - just human.
I do understand because my partner and I are very in love but he has a debilitating long term condition which may or may not improve. So I think even to admit to yourself how you are feeling takes a lot of strength. To admit it to him will take even more.
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