snailsniffers

snailsniffers t1_jacwyd7 wrote

If he's fairly laid back and is pretty average when it comes to things in general... I'd be really worried about your future together. Is he going to have the 'less ambitious' approach when it comes to household tasks when you live together?

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snailsniffers t1_jacgo37 wrote

I'm literally unemployed due to the severity of my (bipolar) depression. I understand what it is.

Mental illness is an explanation, not an excuse.

Edit to add: if he is capable of working and playing video games, he is capable of helping at least a little bit. Him struggling and not being able to 100% complete tasks as usual is understandable. Completely neglecting OP and leaving her to do all the tasks when she literally cannot see? He isn't even apologising to her for it. Anyone with depression would feel shit that they're unable to help, and would say something about it.

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snailsniffers t1_jacesmf wrote

Have a sit down with him, explain that the chores are not just your responsibility, that you're suffering. That you're literally sick right now and he should be stepping up.

Then you'll not be able to say he doesn't see it.

I am literally unemployed due to my mental health being so severe. I still support my SO where I am able to (with reasonable adjustments and understanding on worse days). His potential depression isn't an excuse.

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