I’m wondering if your partner supports you emotionally when you are going through something really tough (even if it’s something longer term) and how? Do you have to tell them for what you need and they support you or do they just jump in and listen and be there for you? Or do you get support outside of the relationship from family or friends?
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A bit from everyone really. Friends, partner, family. Not really support but they listen. My partner does alot to help me around home and with the kids and works his butt off.
A bit of support from a few people. I tell my husband when I need support because he's not a mind reader.
Friends. Different people are great for different things. Workmates are always on my side. Mum friends if it’s about the kids. Of course when we want support we want people to empathise and take our side, let us dump on them and lighten things up.
I always preface it because no one else is my dumping ground and sometimes it’s not the right time them.
Look around and work out where you’ll get the type of support you’re after for that specific issue you’re having.
If it’s heavier than that, or you’re not getting what you want/expect from people, then try a professional.
My husband is not there for me emotionally. I had a cry the other night after work, I didn't even get a cuddle, not even a pat on the hand. I get support from Mum, siblings, my kids and friends.
I ask for more support he agrees and never follows through.
If I was sick I wouldn't get looked after.