Are you: A fixer whose only way to show comfort to their partner is to solve the concern rather than offer what they may see as mere platitudes that does not accomplish anything? A soother who hugs, kisses and tells their partner all the nicest and encouraging words to make them feel better? Or both, fixes and soothes? Or the hhhmmm and silent type who just listen, go hhhmmm, silent, then continue with what they were doing like they did not hear what their partner just said? When your partner talks or vents to you about something, the least reaction they expect is empathy. If you go hhhmmm and silent, it gives your partner the impression you lack empathy. Know that not every partner is a soother. If you have a partner that is a fixer when what you need is a soother, they can go hhhmmm or silent on you because they know fixing does not work with you and they do not know any other way to comfort you. Know which category you and your partner fall into and also know what type of feedback you need when you talk or vent to your partner, it will go a long way to help the relationship. #megcarter #relationshiptalkwithzebra #fixerorsootherorbothorhmmmandsilenttype #showempathy #showhowyoucomfortyourpartner #whichcategoryareyou https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca98iI5r8Ra/?utm_medium=tumblr
