Yes, this is the start of an emotional affair. You should stop talking to this new person.
Settle things with your boyfriend. He sounds depressed and should seek some kind of help. You are not obligated to stick around for that, but it would make you a crappy partner to leave when he tries to better himself. With that being said, if he does nothing to get better, there is no reason for you to be dragged down with him.
Have a serious conversation with him about your wants/needs/expectations from your relationship. From there you can both decide what to do.
This needs more upvotes, as someone who is the same way I (M35) can verify this is something that can and does happen. I fall super naked and super fast myself, and I also unfortunately have trust issues when it comes to relationships as well, which is why I am voluntarily single until I am ready.
Do you have your eye on someone else?
Yes, this is the start of an emotional affair. You should stop talking to this new person.
Settle things with your boyfriend. He sounds depressed and should seek some kind of help. You are not obligated to stick around for that, but it would make you a crappy partner to leave when he tries to better himself. With that being said, if he does nothing to get better, there is no reason for you to be dragged down with him.
Have a serious conversation with him about your wants/needs/expectations from your relationship. From there you can both decide what to do.
Animal abuse should never be tolerated /s
This needs more upvotes, as someone who is the same way I (M35) can verify this is something that can and does happen. I fall super naked and super fast myself, and I also unfortunately have trust issues when it comes to relationships as well, which is why I am voluntarily single until I am ready.