Pretty much everything that has been said in this thread is correct.
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Originally Posted by Push-Pull
You have an opportunity. If you're looking for "permission" to run away, then consider it given.
I have to agree with everyone else, but I realize that you are probably not at complete ease with packing up and leaving so quickly without at least trying something. I would offer this.....Tell her exactly how you feel and that you are considering separating from her. See how she reacts.
If she reacts poorly, then you know that she isn't willing to be responsive to your desires for a "good" relationship. Time to lace up your running shoes.
If she reacts well, then stick around and see what happens. BUT, it is up to you to define the goals and see to it that they are met.
If your goals aren't met, well, then time to lace up your running shoes.
Just remember, you're young, and you have a lot of stuff in front of you. You don't have to deal with this bullshit. Whether you "fix it" or run away, you don't have to deal with it. Stand firm, and don't be so quick to settle or compromise, you'll only end up regretting it later when you find that it doesn't have to be that way.
Good luck.
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Getting married won't magically change anything. Try and work on this if you want, but know that it will take up time that could be spent meeting new people and focusing on your own personal growth. If you do stick around, you need to 1) call off the engagement for now (not only are you not in a position to be engaged right now, you really shouldn't have gotten engaged so young in the first place), 2) be completely honest with her about how you're feeling and why - she can't address the issues if she doesn't know what they are, 3) be willing to listen to her concerns as well - don't simply shrug them off, but that doesn't mean you have to agree with them either, and 4) be willing to call it quits at any time if she's not both putting in the effort and
actually making progress. As for the medication, she should have talked to her doctor about it
yesterday. That is at the very top of your "to do" list if you guys are going to try and work through this.
Nonetheless, as others have said, you're young. You shouldn't feel a responsibility to stick around. Do it if you want, but
only if you want, and realize it will be a difficult and not very fun journey most of the time. The quickest way to find your own happiness would be to cut your losses and count this as a learning experience.