re: My girlfriend tried to kill herself

I was once in a dysfunctional relationship with a woman that could be set off by many things, and she would curl up into a fetal position and cry uncontrollably for hours. I thought over and over I needed to help her, and so I stayed in the relationship, and it was the worst decision ever. Finally, had two of my life-long friends on a fishing trip to the GOM tell me I was making a huge mistake and that as long as I was with her, I wasn't going to be invited back to their homes. It hurt and I hated them for their brutal honesty with me at the time, because I really had feelings for her, but now, I look back, and Jesus Christ, were they ever right, and I love them all the more for being my best friend and caring about me. It was like I was caught up in a constant tornado unable to get out of it.

Hope OP understands this relationship will always be marred by this, he'll always be on eggshells around her and his life will be negatively affected by the problems she has, not that he has. Sure, he can be seen as the savior, but that won't mean a damn thing when she does something that causes EVERYONE ultimate pain and suffering. Rip the band-aid off now.