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#RI-69a91c06·3 months ago·
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Struggling to show empathy to partner

I feel frustrated and stuck in not knowing how to help my partner with his emotions

What I wish I knew
"How to genuinely show empathy and comfort"
If I could tell you one thing
"Practice active listening and ask open-ended questions to better understand the other person's feelings"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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