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Post by Ginz ❤ on Apr 29, 2012 19:00:55 GMT -5
I hope everything works out for the best, guys. It sounds like you've given this some serious thought and it'll be something that will be helpful for you to try. You have our support. <3
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Post by Gav on Apr 29, 2012 21:04:59 GMT -5
Best of luck to the two of you. Hope you two come out all the more stronger for it.
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Post by Elcie on Apr 30, 2012 8:24:38 GMT -5
I wish you all the best, and I'll be keeping you two and Cookie in my prayers. <3
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Post by Strife on May 2, 2012 6:37:52 GMT -5
I hope that this works out too. As it stands right now, neither of us is in a position to help the other; Leo because of her depression, and me because of my insecurity. And the more I've thought about it, the more I'm starting to wonder if we just need to spend a little time apart.
We have, afterall, been together constantly for over two years now, and when couples spend that much time together, even the smallest of things can become major issues. When you rub your hands together long enough, friction occurs. It's gotten to the point where I feel like my presence is weighing her down, and that's not something that Cookie needs in such a crucial stage of her little life. She needs a mother who is happy and confident.
With that said, I hope to figure out what I want from life during my return to the US. I have my own hopes and dreams, and I need to know if they can still work with me being such a young husband and father. I just hope that whatever I find out, the truth won't cause more harm than good. I never intended to hurt anyone.
In any case, if this temporary separation does help Leo free herself from the clutches of depression, we'll be able to offer each other a better perspective on what we can do and where we can go from here.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2012 1:38:54 GMT -5
Alright. I'm going to be moving this thread to Memory Lane later, but I wanted to make just one last post before doing so.
Strife and I are splitting up for good.
We'll remain friends for Issie's sake,
It's still hurting, though. But I suppose it's better than to stay in a relationship that hurts us both continuously.
If anyone wishes to inquire about the details, they can just send either of us a PM or message through Skype.
It was a good run. A 6 year run. But it will end here.
Everyone who has supported us through this... I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Without you guys, it would've never worked out to begin with.
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Post by Gav on May 23, 2012 4:04:02 GMT -5
I'm really sorry it didn't work out, but I'm glad you guys are remaining friends.
I'd say more, but it'd probably come out pretty stupid sounding. Best of luck to both of you. And I'm always open to talk if either of you want to.
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on May 23, 2012 6:51:34 GMT -5
*is stunned*
Sorry to hear that, Leo. It definitely was a good run, despite the numerous bumps that you've experienced over the years.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2012 7:26:36 GMT -5
It's not just because of depression, Sae.
Strife and I have just grown to be two different people with different priorities in life.
I don't want to get too much into detail here. That wouldn't be fair to Strife.
But the only way for me to get out of my depression (and PTSD), is by letting this go. Forcing love into a space where it cannot grow, is not worth the effort. And for Cookie's sake... this is the best way to go. She needs two happy parents apart, more than two sad parents together.
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Post by Jo on May 23, 2012 8:10:13 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear you're splitting up, Strife and Leo. But it seems it's the right thing for you to do, and I hope it improves both your lives in the long run. I'm glad you're still remaining friends, and I think it's what's best for Cookie.
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Post by Crystal on May 23, 2012 8:50:53 GMT -5
I'm terribly sorry to hear that, Strife, Leo. I won't pretend to know what's going on in your lives, but I hope that it will go well with you in the future.
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Post by Nut on May 23, 2012 9:32:27 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear that, Strife and Leo. I'm glad you are remaining friends, and I wish both of you all the best in the future. I don't know what else I can say, but... I really do hope you both find happiness.
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Post by Terra on May 23, 2012 10:04:45 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that, Leo and Strife. But it's better to part now than stay together if you're not going to be happy, yeah... I wish both of you and Cookie well for the future. Like Nut said, I hope you're both able to find happiness.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2012 18:14:55 GMT -5
 Don't tell me you're giving up on love because of depression! That's not fair to either of you. If you still love each other, it's not worth it. This is a terrible tragedy. I saw your first post. You were so happy, Leo. You have a baby. Look at her! She's your pride and joy. It seems to me that it was some outside dark force that pulled you two away. But you can fight it if you still love him. You're assuming they haven't already fought to the point of exhaustion which, as someone who has been with them through a lot of it, is actually the case. Coming onto this thread and telling them how they should run their lives based on your assumptions about what they have and haven't done is extremely rude, Sae. This is already painful enough for them and they don't need you in here telling them they did it wrong and making it worse. |
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Post by Celestial on May 23, 2012 18:21:07 GMT -5
I'm...not sure what to say. I'm very sorry to hear about that, Strife and Leo but like everyone else, I'm glad that you guys are at least remaining friends. I wish both you and Cookie the best in the long run and may you both find happiness.
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Post by Sheik on May 23, 2012 18:27:48 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, you two. As said before, it's great that you will be remaining friends. Good luck. *hugs*
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Furgo 
Michael. 
