My SO has depression, and he's about to start taking medication for it. Seeing him depressed makes me upset, and sometimes I show this in front of him, which makes him feel worse. How can I deal with this better, and how can I help him deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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How do you learn to communicate with your partner when your communication styles don't match?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2012 -
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Personal experiences where your partner was initially not very sexually adventurous, but now is?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2012 -
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I've started to date again after the end of an eight year relationship. The good news is I've met an amazing woman and we're starting to develop a more serious relationship. The part I (male) need help with is that it turns out she was physically, sexually, mentally, and emotionally abused in several previous relationships over the course of about 15 years. How do I support her as a new relationship partner? Can you recommend any good resources for me to read?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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Is my depressed partner about to get fired? Can I help him improve work habits or fix the depression so as not be fired? And how can I cope with my worries about this (and consequently, our financial future) -and in particular, bring them up to him- without blaming him for his job uncertainty, implying that he's bad at his job, or increasing his depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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I've determined that I need to get out of my current live-in romantic relationship. How do I stick to my guns and break up?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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[family support question] my partner's mom is sick. multiple autoimmune conditions, potentially cancer now. how can i best support my partner (on multiple levels)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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My mother refuses to meet my fiance. I welcome any advice on how to deal with this, and would especially like to hear from people who have similar personal experiences.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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My boyfriend is putting weight on. It doesn't bother me, but it bothers him. How can I help him change his habits without damaging his self-esteem?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2010 -
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How can you be a good partner when you have a debilitating chronic illness? Is it even possible?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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How do I deal with a business partnership dissolution that is rapidly getting incredibly ugly? (Both emotionally and legally.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2007 -
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I've been going out with my partner for almost 5 years, about 2 1/2 years ago she told me she'd been sexually abused as a child. I've supported her through her counselling and depression ever since, ironically she wouldn't have been able to unpack a lot of her issues without the safe enviroment I've provided for her for the first time.
I'm in counselling myself, my partner pursuaded me that I needed some help to keep myself standing, and it has really helped. But I'm starting to loose hope that things are ever going to be better again.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2006 -
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How do you know your relationship is worth fighting for? Or, how do you know when to call it quits?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2005 -
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What's a "normal" number of previous sexual partners to have had? Or, more to the point, if I can count mine on one hand with some leftover fingers, does it make any sense to be a little freaked out by dating someone who can't put an exact number on his?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2004 -
47 answers
