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The situation with netizens is quite complex. What should you do if your family disapproves of being with them?

1. Internet friendship 2. Depression recovery 3. Cleanliness phobia 4. Emotional support 5. Conflict resolution
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The situation with netizens is quite complex. What should you do if your family disapproves of being with them? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

Internet friends (once a depression sufferer who has recovered, but developed cleanliness and mental cleanliness phobias [usually doesn't go out much]). Initially, we played video games, watched anime, and chatted on the phone (therefore, I often stayed up late to accompany them). Gradually, I started to share some of my own stories, and eventually, we developed a fondness for each other, and I expressed my feelings.

By chance, one conversation revealed something about my past that touched their mental cleanliness phobia (they found it difficult to accept), and then we began to mutually exhaust ourselves and suffer. Issues about whether we could be together arose, and both of us were not in good shape. After a prolonged stalemate (we decided to tell our families, but they were against it), we struggled for several more days, both feeling very distressed, and eventually deleted each other's contact information.

For a few days after that, we were both in bad shape, but around a week later, I sent an email to them (not wanting to make them too sad and heartbroken). We started to intermittently reconnect. When they added me back, they had already started dating a friend from the internet and had broken up after a fight. We began to keep in touch regularly (and for a long time, we didn't know when it started, we felt we couldn't live without each other).

When I started to face graduation, I would sometimes be anxious and worried about my studies. They would provide emotional support and help me solve problems. Later, there were also arguments and disputes, but we would usually make up on the same day, and the situation was relatively good (and every time we argued, I would feel very upset and cry). Later, they said I had changed.

Sometimes, I would play computer games, the ones they used to play, but I was not good at them, and sometimes I was not very interested (but I would still play with them, and watch anime with them). But sometimes because I was clumsy at these games, they would get angry with me, and gradually, they would curse me (using words like "stupid", "dumb", etc.). Sometimes we didn't argue, but when we did, it would last for several days (because I have a lachrymose constitution, and I couldn't bear to listen to them get angry or curse, I would often cry).

Gradually, as I heard them say those things, I got angry and would respond back, which made them angrier. In the past half month, we had the most arguments, because I didn't want to play computer games and felt very tired (but if I didn't play, they would get angry - they said that their therapist had told them that as a child, their parents would never agree to their requests, but they wanted me to agree to their needs). Recently, their grandmother was hospitalized, and their state was not good (they felt that I would only make them angrier when they were in a bad state, they felt I could only share joy but not hardships).

Recently, when my family asked if I was still in contact with them, I told the truth, and they thought they had a mental illness, were not working, and came from a single-parent family. They were far away and felt it was not good. I have graduated but have not found a job, and they are also worried.

(I suggested they find a job, but they didn't want to. They had said they wanted to write a novel, but it's been a year, and they haven't started yet. Now, I don't know what to do, don't want to make my family sad, and don't want to make them sad either.)

Hayden Hayden A total of 5816 people have been helped

It would be prudent to express gratitude for the opportunity to engage in this encounter.

The questioner has conducted a comprehensive examination of the entire process and the present circumstances. I will present a few observations based on my personal experiences and associations with the situation, which I hope will be of benefit to the questioner.

1. The questioner employs three distinct terms to represent the same individual: "depression/the-situation-with-netizens-is-quite-complex-what-should-you-do-if-your-family-disapproves-of-being-with-them-11916.html" target="_blank">netizen," "he," and "ta." The term "he" is exclusive to the title, while "netizen" is utilized initially in the main text and subsequently in reference to the relationship's initial stages. As the relationship matured, the questioner adopted the gender-neutral term "ta."

2. TA was previously diagnosed with depression but has since recovered. Additionally, a former psychological counselor provides an explanation of TA's needs. While depressive moods and states are a common emotional experience, depression is a more complex condition.

The course of recovery from the flu virus varies considerably from one individual to another. Some people have no problems at all, some have mild symptoms, some can ride out the flu cycle on their own strength, some just need to drink some tonic and get better, while others have severe symptoms and even have to be injected with fluids, suffering terribly. Therefore, after a person has recovered from the flu, the follow-up maintenance and treatment paths are different.

Psychological treatment/counseling is an essential component of the recovery process for individuals struggling with depression.

3. Based on the questioner's account, it appears that she has previously sought psychological counseling but has not continued doing so. However, her statements indicate that her previous counselor advised her that she would be unable to obtain what she desired from her parents during her formative years. Nevertheless, she currently seeks a counselor who will meet her needs unconditionally, akin to a parent, rather than a partner.

TA hopes that the questioner will assume this role. It is not implausible, but it is evident that it is a significant burden for the questioner.

If one is unable to care for oneself, it is unclear how one can adequately care for others. Is self-sacrificing love truly an appropriate form of love?

From this sentence, it seems that TA still has a long way to go before she can provide psychological counseling. It would be prudent to leave the professional work to the professionals.

4. Has the questioner ever been involved in other intimate relationships? Is this also a source of distress?

What are the underlying factors contributing to the persistence of such a complex relationship, and what are the associated emotional states? What aspects of the individual's intrinsic needs are being met, and how does this influence the continuation of the relationship?

This may be a direction in which the questioner can engage in contemplation and introspection.

It is my hope that this information is of some assistance. Wishing you the best.

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Malcolm Malcolm A total of 136 people have been helped

Hello!

From what you've told me, it seems like you and your online friend have really grown close. But it's also clear that you have some ongoing issues. It seems like you're still together because you care about each other and don't want to let go. But the relationships-and-personal-conflicts-11345.html" target="_blank">conflicts between you have never really been resolved, and it seems like they're happening more often.

Your parents also don't support your relationship with him. You want him to improve, but you don't see his efforts. Now that you're facing graduation, you don't want to hurt your boyfriend or your parents, but you can't reconcile their conflicts, which is very difficult. I'm here for you, and I hug you.

It's totally normal to have conflicts with your boyfriend. We all have our own needs and wants, and sometimes they don't align perfectly. It's also normal for your boyfriend to feel unhappy in the relationship, but he's made compromises along the way. It's also okay to feel submissive in the relationship. It's a choice you make, and it's not about being unhappy or dissatisfied. It's about finding a balance that works for you both.

And your boyfriend's depression, his family doesn't approve of your relationship, but you still choose to be with him, so you've made a compromise. It's so important to remember that you matter too! Has your boyfriend considered your feelings when he insults you in games?

It seems like your unwillingness and compromise aren't really working for him, sweetie. Are you more of a person who obeys others? You can think about it, and I'm here to help if you need me.

In your relationship with your boyfriend, you've become aware of your discomfort, but you haven't expressed it. It's as if you think that doing so would make him feel that you don't love him, which I'm sure is not the case! Your boyfriend is very good at expressing himself. He tells you about his dissatisfaction, his anger, his thoughts and feelings, and he also demands that you do this and that. He even uses the words of a counselor to "threaten" you with, saying that you need to compromise with him.

You already feel uncomfortable, but you still satisfy him. How long do you think you can continue suppressing yourself to satisfy your boyfriend's needs? It's so important to remember that when you suppress yourself to satisfy your partner's needs, your negative emotions cannot be released, which will hurt you.

Now that you're graduating, it's time to think about your relationship with your boyfriend. You might want to consider whether the conflicts between you can be resolved or whether both of you are willing to work on improving them. When your boyfriend makes a demand, it's important to try to satisfy him, but it's also good to remember that his childhood needs were given to him by his parents. If he didn't get enough of his needs met when he was younger, he might end up demanding them from his partner when he grows up.

However, the needs that the other person gives him may not be able to satisfy him, and instead make the other person very tired and depressed. Of course, there are also people who have learned to satisfy themselves and know how to satisfy their own needs without asking the other person for them, so it's important to figure out how much your boyfriend can give you on his own and whether he is aware that he is excessively demanding from you. You've got this!

I know you don't want to hurt your boyfriend or your parents, and I'm here to support you. Your relationship is healthy and moving in a positive direction. Your parents may not stop you, and that's okay!

On the other hand, your relationship is full of contradictions. Even if your partner isn't depressed, your parents will still worry that you're being hurt.

I really hope this helps! Wishing you all the best!

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Jasper Xavier Carson-Miller Jasper Xavier Carson-Miller A total of 8326 people have been helped

Hello, Topic Master, I see from your writing that you have been interacting with TA on the internet for quite some time. It is evident that you are a kind individual, and you have striven to express your love and sincerity in an effort to improve TA's well-being. Your actions have also led to positive changes in TA's condition. You have made numerous adjustments along the way, and your efforts have been duly acknowledged. You have discovered a sense of fulfillment in what you have done.

TA knows you as a sincere online friend and has someone other than a counselor who is also willing to express themselves sincerely. This provides TA with an additional outlet for their inner, hidden stories, which can be challenging to find in the real world outside of the internet. At the same time, this demonstrates your excellent ability to listen to others.

As you continue reading, you may find yourself sharing your own story with TA. This can be a way of establishing a balance between you both. It may be that the kindness and equality in your heart prompt you to do so.

It seems that you have formed a close bond through this process of mutual trust and support. However, I would like to gently invite you to consider the future. Have you imagined what your life might be like with this person? What are their characteristics? What does he or she look like? What kind of work does he or she do? What are the scenarios of your interactions with him or her?

I can see that you have raised some concerns about your current situation and that your deeper self is also unsure about this relationship. It seems that you are seeking more perspectives to help you decide whether this relationship is worth continuing and whether it is possible to continue. You have these concerns to protect yourself and hope that you will not regret your judgment. In fact, you are also thinking about the advice your parents gave you: should you listen to it?

Could I ask whether the care that family members show you is genuine? Is it really for your own good?

Perhaps there is still room for improvement in your understanding of your communication with your child. It is natural for parents to hope that their children are safe, happy, and cheerful.

As an adult, you have the right to expect your family to offer their support and blessings in your personal matters. It is understandable that you feel disappointed when their feedback does not align with your expectations.

I would like to suggest that you read the story in several paragraphs. In the first paragraph, you will learn how to help the other person, listen to their story, and support them to get better. This is the role of a listener or counselor.

The second step is to share your own story with him, which will help him to feel more at ease and allow you to treat him as a friend. This will also help to create a more equal dynamic between you. Currently, you are friends on the internet.

The third paragraph: As you continue to interact with each other, you may find that the other person is increasingly aware of your secrets. This can make you feel uneasy and insecure, as if you are losing a sense of privacy. To maintain a sense of balance, it is important to continue building a connection with the other person and sharing personal experiences. In this process, the other person's role can be seen as a reflection of your inner self.

Once a decision is made to partner with someone, it can be challenging to imagine being apart. When there's a sense of being incomplete, it can lead to feelings of discomfort and distress.

I can sense the challenges you've faced. You've invested a great deal of time and effort, yet you haven't received the recognition you deserve from your family. It's understandable that you're struggling with self-doubt, particularly given the expectation that this person would be your partner for the next phase of your life. However, engaging in arguments with them doesn't seem to be a constructive approach. What might be the underlying reasons for this?

I would like to understand myself better. I am interested in finding answers to these questions.

Please take your time to reflect on these questions that may not have been on your radar during your growth process. These are also the kinds of questions you may want to consider during your growth process, as they can be valuable in helping you to improve and grow.

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Samson Thomas Growth is learning to love yourself enough to know you deserve better.

It sounds like you've been through a lot together, and it's clear that your relationship has had its ups and downs. It's important to take care of yourself too and not lose sight of what makes you happy.

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Beatrix Anderson The bond of honesty is unbreakable.

Communication seems to be a big issue between you two. Maybe it's time to have an open conversation about what you both need from each other and set some boundaries that respect both of your feelings and mental health.

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Lorraine Anderson Honesty is the cornerstone of a solid community.

The situation feels very heavy on both sides. Perhaps seeking professional advice could help you navigate these complex emotions and provide strategies for better supporting each other without causing more distress.

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Chastity Miller A man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.

You've shown great resilience and patience throughout this relationship. However, it's okay to acknowledge when something isn't working. Reflecting on whether this relationship is truly beneficial for your wellbeing might be necessary at this point.

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Zara Carlisle A broad - based knowledge is the foundation of a truly learned individual.

I admire how much effort you put into making things work despite the challenges. Sometimes love means letting go if it's no longer healthy. Consider what would make you feel valued and respected in a relationship.

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