Shipit82
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Hey everyone, and thanks in advance!
I've been with my girlfriend now about 2 years, and I can honestly say she's the person I've clicked most with. Our relationship doesn't have any of the typical issues (mistrust, fighting,etc) so I'm thankful for that. I truly love her and think that she's the "right one" for me. She was upfront about having FMS, and she has pretty bad fatigue associated with it. I've known about it the whole time and generally I try to be as understanding as possible about it.
The past few months have been pretty tough. We don't live together, but don't live too far either. Our work schedules haven't been lining up at all (but I am starting on daylight this week)...I work 12 hours overnight (and typically have a ton of OT), and she works basically 3rd shift. Probably for the past 5-6 months though I'm only seeing her once every 2-3 weeks. We do end up having to scrap plans because she's not feeling well, or exhausted. I've seen her asleep for 15-16 hours here on her day off, and I've been in that spot before myself so I understand.
We do talk everyday. Mostly through texts (which my family thing is weird) but it works out to be a little easier since neither of us can really talk on the phone at work. I definitely don't want to make her feel pressured, but at the same time I've been feeling pretty lonely. I know she can't help it.
It's still a pretty new situation for me, and I'm having a pretty tough time with it right now. I imagine some of you have been in the same/similar position. I'd love any advice on how to work through this!
I've been with my girlfriend now about 2 years, and I can honestly say she's the person I've clicked most with. Our relationship doesn't have any of the typical issues (mistrust, fighting,etc) so I'm thankful for that. I truly love her and think that she's the "right one" for me. She was upfront about having FMS, and she has pretty bad fatigue associated with it. I've known about it the whole time and generally I try to be as understanding as possible about it.
The past few months have been pretty tough. We don't live together, but don't live too far either. Our work schedules haven't been lining up at all (but I am starting on daylight this week)...I work 12 hours overnight (and typically have a ton of OT), and she works basically 3rd shift. Probably for the past 5-6 months though I'm only seeing her once every 2-3 weeks. We do end up having to scrap plans because she's not feeling well, or exhausted. I've seen her asleep for 15-16 hours here on her day off, and I've been in that spot before myself so I understand.
We do talk everyday. Mostly through texts (which my family thing is weird) but it works out to be a little easier since neither of us can really talk on the phone at work. I definitely don't want to make her feel pressured, but at the same time I've been feeling pretty lonely. I know she can't help it.
It's still a pretty new situation for me, and I'm having a pretty tough time with it right now. I imagine some of you have been in the same/similar position. I'd love any advice on how to work through this!