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Can you ask your partner for too much support? 😚

Can you ask your partner for too much support? 😚

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Sarah Stroh
Nov 02, 2022
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Over the past few weeks when I’ve felt anxious about my partner Flo seeing another woman, it’s helped me to call him, tell him how I’m feeling and hear his gentle reassurance.

Instead of turning away, as I may have in the past, I’m learning to ask him for support when I need it.

And it works.

But I’m also realizing slowly that that’s not enough.

Although I …

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