I am currently experiencing this rejection from my partner. I have been with her for 13 years and we both share a child. I recently went through a massive depression (unrelated to her) and I think that wasn’t attractive to her and she said “we need to work on ourselves to come back stronger” says she still loves me, she has even told her mum that. This past week we have even shared our memories. So confusing and painful tbh. Every mutual person we know says they think we’ll be ok in the end, but I hate this uncertainty.
I acted desperate and weak for about a week but tried to be emotionally mature about the situation and just told her that “I’ll give you space, and what will be will be” . She messages to check in on me “Hope you’re ok?” Stuff like that, and I just try to match her energy with the same messages “I’m fine doing a lot better, hope you’re ok”. But I am not chasing her anymore. I’m not gonna close the door completely yet I’m not gonna overwhelm her with my love! She’s 40 yrs old, I am 41 so I don’t believe this is young game playing. She I an honest person, so I must believe that what she is saying is true. That she just needs some space. Don’t know if I’m in complete denial, it’s just I know completely finish the relationship may not be the right thing if this is just a phase in our long relationship. How does my story sound to you?
Hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life. Losing my family.