my girlfriend and I have been together for almost 5 years. We have had our fair share of differences since we are complete opposites, but there is an undeniable connection between us, almost like a love from another life.
I fell in love with her because of her drive, her hard work, her stunning looks, and her incredible hazel eyes. However, about a year into our relationship, she fell into a deep depression. She quit college and her job, and basically spent her days doing nothing. Lately, I've been expressing my need for more support, especially since I'm running my own business and taking care of everything. Unfortunately, her family doesn't provide much support either, not even food. But I know that this is not the real her. I know she can be better.
During our relationship, I have discovered some unsettling things. One of them is that she was chatting with another guy and lying to me about the nature of their relationship. She was leading him on to get some attention, and when I confronted him, he admitted that she had painted a negative picture of me. He told me she claimed I was doing the bare minimum and that I was abusive. I have also caught her in other lies about who she was hanging out with and where she spent the night. I understand that she deals with depression, anxiety, and a need for connection outside of our relationship. I have tried my best to be understanding and supportive about that. However, I can't help but feel unappreciated for all my efforts. I even go as far as helping her family, using whatever little free time I have to fix up their house and assist them in any way I can. I have essentially put my own emotional needs, my life, and my business on the back burner, but I can't help but question why. Why am I seen as someone who does the bare minimum?
The intimacy between us had almost disappeared at one point, but it has picked up recently, which is a positive development. However, these resentments still linger.
