how do i get my boyfriend to be more serious?

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My boyfriend is a great guy. But he doesnt seem to understand that i am serverly depressed and at at times i just need affection and attention. He doesnt seem to get it.

Category: asked January 14, 2015

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Try to have a serious talk with him about this. Explain to him how important this all is for you. It's not always easy for other people to understand people who are depressed when they haven't experienced it themselves. He probably doesn't understand what you're going through and how it feels for you. Try to involve him as much as you can and try to explain everything. If he's unable to really understand then you can't blame him. Even if he'd have the best intentions, he still might not be able to get it. I hope for you that he'll be more supportive and that he'll try harder to understand.
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That's really hard. Try to just sit him down and have a heart to heart. Explain to him what you are going through, what this means and what you need from him. I know that sometimes when other's haven't experienced these things, they struggle to understand and the needs that come with battling with it. Hopefully he will be willing to sit down and hear you out. He may also know, but just doesn't really know how to show it. He may not know what to do or what to say. I'm sorry that you are struggling, I truly hope you get feeling better and that your boyfriend will come to an understanding. My inbox is always open.
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I understand what you are going through, I have the same complications with my boyfriend. I tried many things and they seem to have been working. Sit down with your boyfriend and talk to him about things that are happening in your life and in your mind. Tell him that it is important for you for him to understand what you are going through and for him to be there. When things are bad, you need loving and for him to care. I know it might be hard for him to understand, because my boyfriend doesn't understand how hard it is to go through this, but tell him that it would mean a lot for him to try and understand a little bit. He might not know what to do or say. But talking about it always helps. I am sorry that you are having a hard time. My inbox is always open, so feel free to message me if you need someone to talk too or advice or help. I hope I helped, and I hope your boyfriend will try harder to help. *hugs*
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Thank you all i will try!! Thanks for the support!