Is it a good idea to stay friends with your ex-partner or is it better to cut ties?

I am still in love with him, he still cares a lot about me but I don't know if he is in love with me anymore. I don't know how to live without him so I want to keep him in my life as a friend. Is this a bad idea?

People say you should focus on doing the things that make you happy when you're feeling down and depressed, little things like watching your favourite TV show or cooking your favourite meal. I personally don't know how to follow this advice at the moment because I can't think of anything that I enjoy doing or that makes me happy.

So, to give me some inspiration and to help others remember those little things that make them happy - What are the little things that make you happy, that you can… read more

I have had three neck surgeries, both knees replaced, broke foot with metal in it also and back surgery so I am in physical pain most all of the time along with my mental problems.

Every few weeks my therapist runs through a list of questions regarding my level of anxiety and depression; some assessment of sorts. One of the questions asks about wanting to die or that life isn't worth living. My answer is I have that thought most days. Then he asks if I have plans to take my life. Although I have the thought of better off dead, no intention of taking my life. And, the reason is: I am afraid of death. I fear the pain of dying, but more so, I fear being buried and then… read more

I often look at photos and ask what happened to me. Can we ever bring ourselves back?