4 weeks ago
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Dear Eric: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for several years, and in so many ways we truly connect. He’s kind, loyal and we get along beautifully. But lately, I’ve been feeling unsure about where things are headed. It feels like we’re stuck in a place that’s more friendship than partnership, and my heart wants something deeper.
He has a daughter who is 35, and life has been challenging for her. She leans heavily on the people around her, and because he loves his family so much, he often steps in to help. Whether it’s work, childcare, transportation or bills, someone always seems to rescue her, and he carries a lot of that weight. I can see how much stress it puts on him, and it hurts to watch his anxiety rise as he tries to hold everything together.
