How do you support your partner when they are struggling?
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How do you support your partner when they are struggling?
- Be there. You might be thinking, ‘I am always with them.
- Communicate. Talk to your partner about everything, whether it’s good or bad.
- Do things. Depression can cause someone to be less interested in doing anything.
- Take care of yourself. I am sure you’re having a hard time as well.
- Lastly, LAUGH. Laugh together.
How do you get your husband to support you?
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- Figure out your needs in the first place—and spell them out.
- Focus on the message.
- Use a soft start-up.
- Pay attention to your non-verbal cues.
- Set clear boundaries with consequences.
- Have a regular check-in.
- Recognize what is helpful.
How should a husband support his wife?
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- Stop the insults in an attempt to motivate him to change.
- Create the safe space for open and emotionally honest dialogue to happen.
- Express respect in his love language.
- Respect him by offering yourself for physical affection (yes, sex).
- Respect him by letting him be a man.
How do you support your partner when they’re sad?
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- Communication is key.
- Be gentle.
- Don’t overthink things.
- Respect their feelings.
- Remind him of his value.
- Little gestures go a long way.
- Remind him that help is out there.
What do you do when you hurt your spouse?
Here are some positive approaches that can help heal the hurts in your marriage:
- Discover what causes the hurt.
- Talk about it.
- Listen to each other.
- See a professional marriage counselor.
- Be forgiving and let go of the hurt.
How do I make my wife feel supported?
Start applying these nine strategies in your relationship today and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a truly supportive partner:
- Listen with intensity.
- Think of your partner first as much as possible.
- Laugh together each day.
- Pay attention.
- Offer help frequently.
- Declare that you’re a team.