I think the psych ward bit is a major piece of information. That meant her being alone doing childcare while worrying about you. She's probably burnt out.
Non-monogamy as an ongoing thing was never really discussed but early on we did talk about if he ever decided to try sleeping with other people and we both agreed I would be involved which honestly I'd be more okay with, but since then hes changed his mind and has told me he doesn't really want to sleep with other people beside me and our friend. It does make it a bit different that it is someone I know and have had/will continue to be good friends with as it makes me worry about my place in our relationship, and while he's tried his best to establish how much the time I've spent with him has helped him and even tried to convince me to not leave for home during my work week like I usually do, I've always had a lot of anxiety about my worth and its the nagging thoughts I'm stuck with now.
But it’s not your fault. That’s not something you need to be forgiven for.
Exactly! And as long as you allow it, it will continue. You will be unhappy and she just lives her best life.
I think the psych ward bit is a major piece of information. That meant her being alone doing childcare while worrying about you. She's probably burnt out.
Non-monogamy as an ongoing thing was never really discussed but early on we did talk about if he ever decided to try sleeping with other people and we both agreed I would be involved which honestly I'd be more okay with, but since then hes changed his mind and has told me he doesn't really want to sleep with other people beside me and our friend. It does make it a bit different that it is someone I know and have had/will continue to be good friends with as it makes me worry about my place in our relationship, and while he's tried his best to establish how much the time I've spent with him has helped him and even tried to convince me to not leave for home during my work week like I usually do, I've always had a lot of anxiety about my worth and its the nagging thoughts I'm stuck with now.