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It can be hard to watch a man you care about feel stressed out. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to help comfort him. The key is to show him that you’re there for him for anything he needs.
Here are 12 simple things you can do to comfort a man when he’s feeling overwhelmed.
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QuestionHow can I be supportive to my stressed partner?Dr. Donna Novak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Simi Valley, California. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Novak specializes in treating anxiety and relationship and sex concerns. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a doctoral degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles. Dr. Novak uses a differentiation model in treatment that focuses on personal growth by increasing self-awareness, personal motivation, and confidence.Really listen to what they're saying—don't just automatically go into problem-solving mode. Then, ask them what you can do to support them.
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- Sometimes there isn’t anything you can actually do to help, but you can always show him that you’re there if he needs you.Thanks
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-couples-can-help-each-other-de-stress-and-improve-their-relationship#1
- ↑ Donna Novak, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2020.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-help-your-spouse-cope-with-work-stress
- ↑ Donna Novak, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2020.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-couples-can-help-each-other-de-stress-and-improve-their-relationship#4
- ↑ https://divethru.com/8-things-to-say-to-someone-when-theyre-stressed/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-couples-can-help-each-other-de-stress-and-improve-their-relationship#1
- ↑ https://inspiringtips.com/ways-to-comfort-your-boyfriend-when-he-is-stressed/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-help-your-spouse-cope-with-work-stress
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-help-your-spouse-cope-with-work-stress
- ↑ https://inspiringtips.com/ways-to-comfort-your-boyfriend-when-he-is-stressed/
- ↑ https://inspiringtips.com/ways-to-comfort-your-boyfriend-when-he-is-stressed/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-help-your-spouse-cope-with-work-stress
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-couples-can-help-each-other-de-stress-and-improve-their-relationship#1
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