mental health is real. depression is real. people suffer in silence and most of the time it be the ones that try to make everyone happy around them that suffer the most. check on your friends and family.
having an emotionally mature partner in a relationship is so important. you’re able to express your feelings openly and freely. they don’t insult you, they don’t dismiss you, they don’t become hostile. they listen, they respond, they patiently hold space for you. top-tier connection.