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Scenario

When your partner's fear of inherited mental illness prevents commitment

My boyfriend's mother was schizophrenic and he's terrified he'll develop it too and he won't make any long-term plans with me including marriage.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The specter of future suffering can make someone withhold their present love.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and trauma — loving someone with a difficult past?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.