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How To Support Your Partner During Stressful Times
Become an emotional pillow of comfort.
When researchers asked what people value in a relationship, kindness, loyalty, and understanding were some of the most commonly mentioned traits that many people want in a partner.
Why is this? Life can often feel like a rollercoaster. Some days will be good. Others not so much. But as each year brings unexpected twists and turns, having someone by your side who will support you during moments of adversity is extremely reassuring. Quoting an article published by Psychology Today:
“We see our partner as the go-to person in our time of need. Supportiveness is actually considered to be a pure form of love because the one giving support does it for their partner and not for themselves.”
It’s no secret that a healthy relationship requires effort from each person. So if you want your partner to support you during times of hardship, it’s certainly a good idea to reciprocate.
Here’s how.
Focus On The Little Things That Create A Big Impact.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to…
