this is good
Iād just like to add, see how they behave when theyāre angry/frustrated/exhausted, and if you see something that concerns you, wait until theyāre calm, and then talk to them about it.
My husband used to yell when he got frustrated, but after I explained to him that I found it upsetting, he stopped yelling and started consciously working on asking for help before he got to that level of frustration.
When Iām upset over something, or just in a bad mood, I tend to withdraw. My husband explained to me that it makes him feel like Iām mad at him, so now when I need some space, Iāll tell him what Iām upset about, or that Iām in a bad mood for no particular reason, and I need to be alone for a little while.
See your friends and partners at their worst, but donāt assume that their worst is immutable. If someone loves and cares about you, theyāll try to accommodate you to the best of their ability.
^^^^ This is the best advice Iāve ever seen on this site, and it is so important. Communication is everything, and is 80% of the reason my husband and I have such a healthy, strong, and supportive relationship.
I miss my Ryona. But her communication skills are non-existent. I love you Ryona. Always and forever and a day. For all eternity plus a week.
