Originally posted by FailureOfTheNation:
suppose your gf/bf is facing many family problems and is constantly under intense pressure, stress and unhappiness.
for example, parents no longer on talking terms, parents in the process of divorce, or a delinquent younger sibling causing the family stress and shame.
how can you help him/her out in such situation? keeping in mind that this is not a 'one-off' situation where he/she will only feel depressed for a while.
it is long term and long lasting, and frankly, i dunno what else i can do besides listening and offering some form of emotional support..
There's nothing much an outsider can do.
If you're a guy, maybe you can work hard, marry her, and start a new family. Let her enjoy a different life.