How do normal, happy couples support each other in a non-dysfunctional, healthy relationship? Not surprisingly, longish snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2012 -
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My boyfriend is on the academic job market this year, and (surprise) it's not going too well. How do I support him?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2011 -
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How can I show my boyfriend my love/support on our 5th anniversary - only a couple days after his father's death?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2011 -
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My grandmother is dying. My boyfriend has not been comforting. Is this a character flaw, or can I somehow extract what I need from him at this painful time?
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posted by blackcatcuriouser
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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My boyfriend and I are about to take The Bar Exam in less than a week. A few days ago, my boyfriend was having severe anxiety attacks and suddenly decided he'd be better off at his folks' house. We talked about it, I supported it, and he flew home that night. Now I'm alone in our house and I'm freaking out dealing with my own depression and anxiety. I know (I know, I really know) that what happened isn't his fault, and that he needs to do what is best for him, and that this doesn't mean he doesn't care about me. But my irrational me keeps feeling abandoned. I need advice on how to recontextualize the situation or something because with four days left I don't really have time or energy to spend being irrationally angry.
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posted by mishamashes
on Jul 22, 2010 -
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How can I help my girlfriend who's coming out of depression, without going out of my mind?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2009 -
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How can I support my good friend (and roommate) through a breakup, and not lose my patience?
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posted by jalebi
on Oct 9, 2009 -
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