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KEN. · 10 answers · 5mo

What's the best way to support a partner going through a tough time?

Being there when they needㅡmaybe doing something stupid and clown to make them smile. Being the listener they needed the most and giving them a warm hug, validating what they feels and giving them reassurance and admiration or affirmations to calm them.

depends on the partner themselves. best to learn their coping mechanism first so you can know how to deal with them within their comfort zone as best as you can.

No need to go all out with advice or talking too much. Just give him a hug, let him know I understand how tough it is for him. I'll have his back in the tough times and offer help whenever he needs it.

It depends on the partner themselves. Different people need different things. Thus, it’s always better to have a talk to understand what each other’s want and need so everything is managed well.

First, I'll be asking him "Do you prefer being alone to being accompanied?".
Second, I'll go with his thought on previous question.
Third, I will let him know that every tunnel has an end.

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