"Why am I meeting men that don’t appreciate me and don’t want to start a home with me?" Illustration: Getty Question : I was dating my partner for over a year and felt the need to end this ­relationship in the ­summer, due to my not being happy for numerous reasons . My partner had big ­financial worries during ­nearly all our relationship. He also had health issues and needed surgery in early spring.

All the above issues caused a massive strain and enormous stress on the relationship. We were not living together, but I comforted him and tried to help him through as best I could. We never slept together due to his health issues, but we did have some intimacy at times.

As time moved on, I felt he was spending less time with me. He has always continued doing his usual routine, like going to the pub regularly, any time I was visiting. He never gave me any kind gesture when I visited.

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