fallen out of love or depression?

Yesterday I woke up to my boyfriend saying “we need to talk.” We agreed that he would come to my place after work to talk. my boyfriend came to my house with a very puffy and swollen eyes that night obviously he cried a lot. He told me that for a while now he feels as if he has suddenly fallen out of love of me and he has no idea why.

Even before dating my boyfriend he told me the reason why his past relationship ended was because of this as well, whenever he gets into a relationship while everything is going well he would just slowly fall out of love without reason, he never really talked to anyone about this before but he honestly thinks there is something wrong with him.

anyway, my boyfriend told me he feels like he has fallen out of me and that he doesn’t know why and he feels like he just wants to be alone. he said he still likes me and still cares for me it’s just he feels like there’s just no romantic feelings anymore and he said he is so confused and he is so upset cause everything was going well and non of us has done anything wrong. he keeps telling me for a while now that he thinks there is something wrong with him and thats also why he thinks why he has fallen out of love and just wanted to be alone.

I did not agree to break up with him and told him that base on his reasons I think he needs to see a therapist and that we can work things out, i told him I am not agreeing to the break up because i think he needs someone to support him and that i believe we can still work things out especially if he seeks professional help.

when I first suggested for him to seek professional help he hesitated and said his pride wont let him but after talking for a while we agreed to stay together but set up boundaries for now since he feels the need to be alone and away from me for awhile and wanted some space, and he also finally agreed that he thinks he needs to see a psychologist and is actually looking for one right now.

Has anybody experienced their loved one falling out of love or feel like they dont love you anymore because of depression or does it feel like he really fell out of love with me?

Ive been really sad lately, i cant help but cry all the time, we still talk like usual but i just cant help to be sad thinking someone i love suddenly feel like they dont love me anymore. but on the other hand im happy that he is willing to seek help and try to work things out.

i just feel like if this has happened before and it history kept repeating itself and he hasnt done anything about it its because he has never had someone there supporting him and its because he had never tried seeking help relating to this issue.

hi envyme, aw bless you! you care about him massively - that’s why you’re getting so upset over all of this. look after yourself, you can’t help him unless you look after you, do something nice for you and you may feel a bit better. as for him once he seeks support his mood may pick up, with some luck, that may help you and it might put your relationship back on track. i really wish you both luck, i hope the outcome is what you need. i know sort of how you feel,my husband has continually looked after me since we were married as i have health problems and he’s never walked out on me. my health is finally slowly on the mend so not being dependent on him feels great.

thank you! i am okay, its just so fresh to me thats why ive been really sad. he finally made an appointment to see a therapist for next friday and we also talked about the possibility of going to a couple’s therapist. i really hope he will be better and we can fix our relationship as well.

i hope you are doing well and im glad you have a supportive husband by your side.

Hi Envymegz, I am so sorry you have to go through this but, honestly relationships are hard at times and take lots of work…the truth, if you can get through this you will be stronger, no matter how it turns out…some people have certain insecurities and a whole range of relationship issues…he may be afraid of committing, b/c he’s afraid it wont work out, or things are going well & he is afraid it’s about to crash…it sounds like he may be trying to protect himself from getting hurt by ending it NOW, he also c/b thinking he doesn’t deserve to be happy or be in a relationship…we tell ourselves all kinds of things out of guilt, fear & etc…you are right to seek help professionally…nobody on here can help you, any responsible person would tell you, a counsellor is were you both belong, regardless how it turns out…everything will get sorted out if you BOTH attend your appts and are HONEST with your counsellor & each other…NO SHAME, NO GUILT, NO BLAME…worst case scenario, he has fallen out of love but, you will be ready for new relationship with better skills & its not FAIR for either of you to stay in a relationship that’s not truly committed by BOTH sides…best case scenario, you work things out & your relationship thrives…give it some TIME, its worth it for you BOTH!! BEST WISHES​:wedding::peace_symbol::infinity::musical_notes::paw_prints::four_leaf_clover::rainbow: