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Hello I hope that I can explain this properly in short paragraph form and do it justice. I am a 30 year old woman who is dating a 24 year old man for the past 3 months. He is a great guy, however he has mild schizophrenia. I understand the ramifications of the disorder and have seen evidence of it only twice.

Granted, even though we have a terrific time together - he has no job currently because of his problem (he is actively looking and is motivated to get employed.) The main problem is my mother. She is by far my best friend in the world and we are very close.

To make a long story short - she is very, very uspet over my relationship with him because he has a mental issue. I found out that she cries almost every time he and I have a date and now she is thinking of therapy because of how upset she is over it. She is making herself physically sick. I just am MISERABLE. I dont know what to do. I dont know why what I am doing is so awful - I understand WHY she is upset - she feels I am throwing my life away on someone who may or may not be able to sustain a relationship that lasts the test of time - but I dont think it warrants such a severe a reaction as she is giving it - she is almost constantly upset over it.

Could anyone offer some advice or comfort? I feel whipped from the emotional stress. Thanks in advance