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The problem with relationships and chronic fatigue?

Spending time together is an element of my partner's day, after work, cooking, housekeeping, etc. For me it's the only highlight of the day, the only event that feels like I have a purpose, what I'm pretty much just waiting around for the rest of the day while she's busy with all those other things.

Of course I don't expect a healthy person to give up everything else, but this difference in perspective and meaning of "us time" tends to create enough friction to stop any bonding progress before it really gets anywhere.

That was my realization of today. Now I need to figure out how to deal with this. But first: sleep. (If I can put my thoughts on this on hold for long enough.)
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Rilyn · 31-35, F
Iron deficiency is chronic fatigue. If a relationship does the same then it's obviously got to fix itself or you got to back out.
@Rilyn iron deficiency is only one of many causes of chronic fatigue. In my case it's a genetic condition and people do indeed tend to back out of a potential relationship before it starts.
Rilyn · 31-35, F
@NerdyPotato I suppose mines genetic and causes a few problems for me. Im not into toxic stuff. If you're toxic then I'm out.
@Rilyn I'm sorry you're dealing with chronic fatigue too.