My partner can have down days, but I'm not allowed to feel overwhelmed
I've been with my boyfriend for about 10 months now. He deals with depression and often has really tough days where he shuts down completely. I'm supportive and give him space until he's ready to reach out again. This happens pretty regularly, about one week each month.
I'm usually good at managing my own emotions, but lately I've been really stressed with family health issues, moving apartments, trying to enroll in university classes, work, and just life in general. Last night my boyfriend invited me over and asked me to open up about my stress. When I did, he ended up asking me to leave because my emotions were making him feel worse. He said he needed space.
This has happened before where I try to share how I'm feeling, and it turns into being about his feelings instead. I'm frustrated because it seems like I'm always there to support him through his tough times, but when I need support, he can't handle it. I'm not sure if I should just accept that he's not someone I can go to for emotional support, or if this is a sign I should reconsider the relationship. Any advice?
