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intelligentBeing2887
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Depression Support / by intelligentBeing2887
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 December 18th, 2018
...See more My best friend recently shared with me that he is struggling and finds himself in a dark and at times scary place. He didnt say depressed but everything he did say would suggest it. Also sounds like he has had some suicidal thoughts. I also recently learned he identifies as LGBTQ+ but he is not out and doesnt know I know. Although not 100% sure...do think he is hooking up with men through Grindr. Not his personality to be promiscuous. He is someone that cares greatly about people and making connections. Worry its the depression that is driving him and that it makes it worse and our last few interactions he seems so uncomfortable around me and like he feels shame. Not sure what to do.
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Relationship Stress / by intelligentBeing2887
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 August 6th, 2018
...See more Been very good friends with a guy for over 2 years. About 6 months ago I asked what we were doing because friends and family were asking questions. He said he is not in a place to commit to a relationship like a person should. He got a new job about a year ago and has been working through family stuff with a therapist. We also live over 300 miles apart. He is my best friend and he has told me I am his. That what we have is more than friends but not sure what. We talk or text almost every day. Our phone conversations typically last for ours. We open up about our lives and our pasts. However, he never initiates hanging out or getting together outside of the work related stuff. Our jobs allow us to work together about once a month for a one day event or occassionally a weekend conference or retreat. During the summer we work at multiple week long camps for students. I want to continue doing the work and move my career in a direction that would most likely have us working together more often. Not sure if I can do that and not act on or continue to want more than just friends. I'm really struggling with what to do, and not sure if I should talk to him about it.
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