My Girlfriend Lost Her Grandmother And Shut Us Out. Why? Posted: 01-24-06 17:34pm
I have learned through research and
remembering that she said she is manic
that she does have a bipolar disorder.
She watched her grandmother dying and was
very close and since then she has shut me
and her best friend out. This young lady
was crazy for me and me for her. I made
sacrifices for our relationship and so did
she. It just seems like the bottom fell
out and I took it real personal because I
couldn't understand what was going on. We
didn't understand and thought you are
suppose to support your loved ones in this
time of need but the was a big surprise
and I couldn't understand until I was able
to read up on it.What do we do and how? I
don't want to lose her but I definitely
can't get through to her right now. It's
been two weeks since her grandmom's
passing. I miss her and still love her.
What is the best advice for this time
she's going through and do I eventually
just give up because it doesn't seem like
she wants a relationship anymore. When
can I expect her to turn around. I do
believe she is in therapy and maybe on
meds. I have learned that it isn't my
fault and it's not personal. Any advice
is welcomed.
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~baby~g~
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 221 Location: Ohio
Give Her Time! Posted: 01-24-06 17:48pm
The only advice I can give you is to give
her time to grieve. When my brother
passed away I didn't even tell my
boyfriend or best friend for 2-3 days
& couldn't even stand talking to my bf
for a few weeks. Loosing someone you
love can make a huge impact on your life.
Let her know you're there for her &
just wait for her. My brother has been
gone for over 3 years & my life still
isn't back to normal. There where always
be that little empty space for him. She
may not even want a relationship after
loosing her grandmother, but then again
she might. Give it time.
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Stung
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Northeast
Thanks, I'm Trying Posted: 01-24-06 20:49pm
Time can take a toll on you it seems, it's
like I want to snap my finger and make 3
weeks or months go by. I've sent cards
and left messages and at least she has had
some contact with me but her girlfriend
calls and have not spoken to her for at
least 5 to 6 weeks. I try to keep her in
the loop for support. It kind of makes
you so bitter and always asking why and
what the happen. We were into each other
so much it just really took me by
surprise. I changed my life by moving out
of my house and leaving a stable
relationship for us. She was so happy
that I finally made the move and I was
relieved to and just made my mind up to
follow my heart. A month later this!!!
It has changed my life and made look at
myself and future relationships a little
different now. Who knows what of happened
when she told me she was manic and I would
of really listened and did the research
early to kind of understand what I was in
for. I didn't really have any signs
though, we were happy and only had little
drama, you know baby daddy caca, other
than that, we had fun and great times for
almost a year. The more I read and
research and talk to people I must admit
it helps me. I just can't understand why
she won't help me or let me help her. I
had to find out about her grandmoms
funeral on the internet on the newspapers
website. I thought that was cold that I
didn't even get an invite. I went to the
veiwing though and paid my last respects.
I did see her and talk to her and all
these emotions came out. I didn't want it
to go down like that because it was about
her nana not us at the time but I broke
down and got emotional. After we talked I
left and asked her if she wanted me to
come to the funeral and she replied,"if
you want" not the answer I was looking
for. As I went home I decided not to go
and later that morning she texted me
asking me not to come because it was too
much for her to handle right now. That
was the last time I saw her and spoke to
her. I'm trying to just be a friend now
and dropping a text or email just to say
i'm here as a friend no-strings attached
but no response so i'll back off and give
it more time. I'm not nessarliy looking
to jump back in a full relationship with
her again just to be there for her
considering we were lovers and friends and
she asked me never to leave her and I
thought that was going to be the same for
me. I appreciate all the responses you
guys are giving and I pray everyday for a
little hope. This as a man makes me feel
so vulnerable for the feelings and
emotions i'ved displayed. I can see how
people put up an wall for future
realtionships, once your heart is broken
it takes time for you to let someone back
in. I guess in a sense that's what she is
going through.
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~baby~g~
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 221 Location: Ohio
Posted: 01-29-06 23:25pm
I agree, that it does take time to let
someone back in. I know how hard it is
for you sweetie, but just be patient, for
her. I'm not saying you need to wait
around for her forever, but go with
whatever your heart tells you to do. She
does need to realize everything you've
done for her & how much you're still
there for her though. Maybe she is trying
to tell you that she doesn't want a
relationship at the moment, I really don't
know. Let me know whats going on though,
pm me & tell me if you don't want it
to be put on here!! I'm here for ya hun!!
Hope to hear from ya soon! <3
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Stung
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Northeast
Posted: 01-29-06 23:44pm
Thanks, I will
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Stung
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Northeast
Well I Found Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the Hard Way Posted: 02-01-06 01:35am
She was seeing someone else all this time
and did't have the guts and nerve to tell
me. Hiding all of it around her
granmothers death. That is some deep
caca! I prayed on it and god bought it to
light for me. Lessoned learned, beware to
all of you and don't look past the signs
that are in front of you. I will be a
better person because of it. Her loss,
thank you to all that listened to my
story.........................Scorned
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Stung
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Northeast
I Can't Wait Till the Guilt Hits! Posted: 02-09-06 20:01pm
I know deep down inside that once this
hits her and wakes up she'll want me back
and then guess what? We'll wait and see
huh? I am really curious how a rebound
relationship is going to work for her.
God don't like ugly and when you do dirt
you get dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :x
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Stung
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Northeast
I Have Moved On!!!!!! Posted: 02-17-06 14:40pm
I have moved on guys, I must say god is
good and my true friends and family
supported me through this and I know that
god took her out of my life for a reason
and I wish her the best and hopefully she
can get help so this new guy wont have to
go through what I went through. I am a
stronger and better person because of this
and you just have to believe and have
faith and you can get through times like
this. Thank you all for reading my story
and comments that helped through this
mess.You know I have learned a lot about
bp and have explained it to people who
didn't know about it. It is serious and
can be helped and maintained through
therapy and meds. The next time someone
says to me in the beginning or middle of
the relationship that the are manic, have
been with a therapist and have been on
meds for certain things, i'm not
hesitating to find out and ask as many
questions as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It only helps
you for what may possibly happen. You
live and you learn. Thanks again guys and
good luck with all your
situations........God
bless...................Stung