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My Girlfriend Is Depressed And Won't Talk To Me. How Can I Get Her To Open Up?

Me and my girlfriend live together she's recently been on a camping trip, she came home after a couple days saying she was depressed. She wont tell me whats wrong, she wont even talk to me. It's making me frustrated. How can I get her to open up?

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    Do you know if anything happened before she left to go camping?  Was everything fine before that?  Is she unhappy at work?  Problems with friends or family?  It could be so many things but if she doesn't want to discuss it with you, maybe you could suggest and encourage her to talk to someone else.  She may need to let it out with someone who's on the outside and who would be able to listen without an emotional connection.  Try not to smother to pressure her because it could make her more upset and frustrated.  Good luck.
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    Longbeach 

    answered 1 year ago

      Hey dude..the problem could be that you and your girlfriend haven't built this solid "i can confide in you at anytime about anything" bond...she could be going through a very difficult time and i think she might have seen or experienced something really bad at the camping trip..maybe she cheated on you and feels ashamed and bad that she might loose you,she might have seen someone doing something bad or she is just not being herself and going through serious hormonal changes...make her feel comfortable and relaxed and in no time she'll open up to you,good luck
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      Blinker 

      answered 1 year ago

      Your right, even though it would be weird that a couple living together should have that kind of relationship down pat. But still, it could be the issue.
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      Ladylena

      Ladylena

      commented 1 year ago

        While you wait for her to tell you, keep an eye out for severe mood changes.
        I would ask her if she needs time alone, and what happened on that camping trip.  If you get frustrated stop asking her, it can only make your lives harder.For reasons unknown she may just need someone to lean on, love her  and encourage her. Frustration didn't help either one of you, so I would leave her alone on that subject and be alert to severe changes in her.
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        Gsharon710 

        answered 1 year ago

        Gee-sharon, this is such a good answer, I don't think I can top it.
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        Pencil

        commented 1 year ago

        We haven't been in any arguments lately... But she is stressed out about work, and she talks about it with her friends, she just doesn't tell me anything. I want her to know that I'm here for her. But your right ill just have to give her some space and time. Thanks
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        Tony_tone 

        answered 1 year ago

        When women want to talk, it usually means just that. Men have a BUILT IN PROBLEM SOLVING MECHANISM. Often women need to find their own solution, but just need to vent, and when guys try to fix things, it does not comfort them. Give her time, when she does talk,LISTEN!
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        Pencil

        commented 1 year ago

        It takes time just hold her and tell her it will be alright, she should eventually open up.
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        Ryanna 

        answered 1 year ago

          Just don't be hard on her and show her that you are always will be there for her then when she really needs to talk she will know that your arms are wide open and you will listen to her.

          but lets hope she didn't do anything bad at camp show her that you trust her and love her and you'll always be there for her

          good luck
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          Gulsah 

          answered 1 year ago

          Do little things to remind her of how much she matters 2 u...little acts that dont seem like much but r sure not 2 be overlooked......and give lots of hugs...girls love hugs it makes them feel safe and wanting to spill their problems
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          Charlie4u 

          answered 7 months ago

          Hi Sara here tony do one thing ask your girlfriend to go to a date or send her love letters if she dont listen then give her a pair of flowers try it it will work best wishes
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          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

             
             

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