Breaking the Dependency: How to Stop Relying on Your Partner for Emotional Support

because i wish someone told me this when i first realized i had this issue, taking the uncomfortable step and going to therapy or working on it a lot in therapy is the best option, but imo i wish i just broke up with that person because my attachment and unstable mental health drove them away / ruined any future chances. this is just my experience but i remind myself of this quote OFTEN; a relationship should only ACCENT your life, not control/support it.

It sounds like you may have an anxious attachment style. You may benefit from learning about attachment theory. It has been very insightful for me.

Journaling with help you get things off your chest .. it feels good to let go of things .. I do this everyday.. whether it’s guided journaling or self journaling

I don’t have any advice for you but I know how you feel. My s/o and I used to work together and I loved it. Now I hate going to work because I don’t get to work with him anymore. And he hardly texts while he’s at work so I don’t get to talk to him until I get home