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Hi everyone,

My boyfriend (age 31) and I (age 27) have been dating for 3 months. It's still early in the relationship but I feel that the relationship has serious long term potential. He is smart, funny, kind, and loving. We also have many life experiences in common.

But, that is also the downside to our relationship. The things we have in common, are the things that could tear us apart. I have struggled with an anxiety disorder for years and have also gone through clinical depression. My boyfriend has experienced depression as well. I believe that to some extent depression is still present in his life. 
Another thing is, both of us have strained relationships with one or both of our parents. In my boyfriend's case has a very critical and detached father, and I believe that as a result his self confidence is extremely shaky.

My boyfriend is college educated and recently started taking courses again in the hopes of pursuing a new career path. He does have goals. I just think we both have doubts that he is going to make them happen. It's not that I don't believe he can do it but sometimes I don't know if he's driven enough to get his career off the ground in the near future.

I've overcome my own past in many ways, I know it is doable. I'm in graduate school and planning to graduate in the spring. I have been very depressed with no hope at all and I eventually realized I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself and take action. I just want him to see the light. I can give it time but I just hope that he will figure it out for himself before I lose patience and start losing my cool about it. I just want to know is there anything I can do to help him, or should I just wait and see?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
<bot>: I am struggling to be patient with my depressed boyfriend who lacks self esteem, and I don't know how to handle the situation.