My boyfriend was emotionally neglected and doesn't know how to comfort me when I'm upset and just shuts down and I end up feeling more alone than if I were single.
More people experience this than they realize.
Some people's emptiness cannot be filled by love alone, and their inability to give can starve those who love them.
“Where Are You with Love and trauma — loving someone with a difficult past?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.