Mental Health Carer Forum

Hi @pan, @Benji-blue and @Eagle 

I love the questions that you ask yourself @pan. I think they're useful for most people who are in a relationship.

I have also found it useful to ask myself:  what is it that I need in a relationship?  Do I have it? Is it possible to work towards it - are both parties will to own their part?

There's this interesting read about 10 characteristics of succesful relationship. In reflecting on the happy and succesful relationship that i know in my life, I have to say, I reckon they have these traits. So I think it's something to work towards.

You might find this discussion helpful, 'why to do stay?' started by @Cazzie , who wrote about some of the difficulties she was facing in standing by her husband, and the judgements she faced from other people. It's a tough and confronting question, but I think in someways it can be helpful to clarify feelings. What are your thoughts?