@karlell 

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karlell

still hard

i was with my partner for 16yrs she got diagnosed with ms about 7 yrs ago .as the ms progressed we were starting to always fight and between work and looking after her and the fights i burnt myself out and we called it a day as i couldnt take the arguing anymore.the first few months were really hard as i felt an overwelming sence of guilt that i had just left her in her hour of need and to this day i still have that guilt.i was misserable inside and just put a happy face on for my work and friends i was just so so unhappy within myself.since then we are now friends again and i see & help her everyday as her mobility is now gone so needs help with the basic things.she has Pa's calling a few times a week but i still help out with meals ect.since we broke up as a couple i am happier but still help as i want to as im sure she would do the same if the roles were reversed.i dont have a new partner nor do i want to really but i know me & my ex wont get back together and thats just a decision i have made for myself and if that decision means i stay single till my days so be it .im sure there are loads of partners and ex partners on here i just wanted to give you a peak into my life and hear other partners stories thank you for taking the time to read this post and i look forward to hearing back from you
@Marigold_River

MS is unpredictable. Some experience it worse than others,. Some might have one major episode of paralysis and never experience that again. Some people experience temporary blindness. This is a situation where you didn't completely leave your ex alone. You still try to support her where you can which is admirable. Arguing constantly couldn't have been good for either of you. You did what was best for your own wellbeing and many will respect that. More so because you still have her in your life and help when able. You have nothing to feel guilty about. You still help you just aren't together as a couple anymore

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@Clary

Hi. Your information about your relationship has been helpful. Me and my partner are at a point where we argue all the time. I do wonder if we should call it quits. I am super angry at him, all the time. Could be our relationship, or the MS 🤷‍♀️. I think joint counselling would be helpful, but all these services are expensive😢. Good to hear you have come to a place where you are both managing your relationship.

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