I have been through this. It is called depression. My father went through a battle with cancer that had me screwed up for 3 long years. It wasn't until he died that I realized why I was having so many problems in relationships, work, etc. I was depressed because he was dying, and it nearly destroyed my life. Depression is a bad thing to ignore, believe me. Go get some help man. Whether it be from a psychiatrist, a priest, preacher, what have you. Just get some help. You don't have to fight these battles with despair on your own even if your friends and family don't want to help.
I totally agree with what Fox Body says...
"I truly believe that at least one reason God allows us to go through so much crap is so we can help others when they have a similar experience (and when we survive it, it makes us stronger and more mature)."
So true.
How does your girlfriend feel about all of this? What is going on with your relationship that you feel it is slipping away? If all you do is concentrate on a relationship slipping away then it surely will. Concentrate on expressing your love to her and showing her a good time in whatever you do together and see if that doesn't help. Do things you have never done before.
I hope some of this helps man. I really feel for you as I went through a very similar period in my life and was about the same age as you when it was at its worst. Just hang in there and it WILL get better, even if it does get worse before better days come.
Oh, and the check engine light... don't sweat it if the car is running OK. Just get a scanner and see what it is.
I wish you the best of luck Merc.
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