Ms and friendships
This is my first time posting on here do il make it short.
I have RRMS, almost 10 years now. Mainly affects my legs so I get how I'm abit of a pain to be friends with.
My best friend of 18 years dumped me recently and wouldn't give me a proper explanation. Has anyone else had this kind of thing happen?
Did the ending of the relationship have to do with your ms? Did you speak to your friend about it at all? I have had a couple of relationships end ever since I got diagnosed but it was mutual I think. MS or not I’m not terribly fun to be around or that’s how I see myself. I stopped going out as I have been struggling with my balance and mobility and I believe that affected the relationship. The assumption I made is that we fell apart because we didn’t want the same things anymore. Even though it hurt me I still kind of feel that it’s best for people to go after what they want instead of tolerating situations they can’t cope with. I ended my relationship with my partner almost two years after diagnosis because I knew that the relationship would be a burden for me and him , I knew I couldn’t cope mentally and emotionally. It makes perfect sense to be affected by something like this especially when it’s such a long term relationship.
Everything you've said feels so similar! I'm lucky I've got an incredibly supportive partner, but losing a friend of 18 years over what feels like nothing breaks my heart. I know I can't do alot and am pretty much a hermit, but for the right people I try so hard, just wish it didn't affect me so much 🙂