Hello everyone,
My first post here.
I am really keen to reach out to other women who are partners of an ex boarder.
My partner is a great man and love him very much. But he finds our relationship a challenging 'institution' and his behaviour (which I don't believe are directly in his control right now) are very hard to live with at time. Those who are with an ex boarder will most probably resonate with the challenges around emotions, intimacy and childish behaviours.
I really want my relationship to work. In the past, I ended up so ill that I was self harming and suicidal. I underst5and that his former girlfriend also went the same way. I think there is a pattern in how he is in intimate relationships.
I am much better now and the relationship is much better. But he still struggles with intimacy, boundaries, resect and commitment.
We are seeing a therapist together who is an expect in this area, which is great. I would really just like another woman to talk to as well.
If anyone feels they share this issue please do let me know.
S xx
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Partners of boarding school survivors
Sensitive1985 · 07/01/2019 11:45
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