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5 Tips To Be A Supportive Partner

By Anirudh Narayanan

Relationships work differently for everyone. What works for you, might not work for another. But the fundamentals of a relationship remain the same. Trust, love, support, respect and necessary space, constitute a good relationship. Today let us see as to how you can be a supportive partner, irrespective of gender.

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Often when we speak about support, it tends to levitate towards being clingy. But being supportive isn't being clingy or always making time for each other, no matter what. To be supportive you need to respect each other for the individuals that you are. And more importantly you need to respect yourself.

Read and find out how you can be a supportive partner.

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Listen
One of the best tips on how to be a supportive partner would be to just simply, listen. A support system works because we know someone, somewhere cares about us so much that they are ready to take any crap. Don't judge, offer advice or suggest solutions. Just listen.

Be Supportive
Every person on planet earth wants appreciation, encouragement and a little validation. When your better half is going through a rough patch don't let things tumble. Do your part, as well as your partner's. After all, you're supposed to be there for each other always.

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Not Everything is About You
It is common to take out frustration on our loved ones when we are upset. Don't get upset, as your partner is just going through a difficult phase. Don't make it about you by fighting back. Give it time and they will realise their folly and apologise. But don't count on it. It's ok even if they don't.

Give Him/Her Space
At times it is necessary to take some time off for ourselves. Your partner feels the same too. Be there for each other but don't be clingy. Let them decide if they wanna spend time with you or they wanna go out with some friends. Don't be bitter about it, it'll only strengthen your relationship.

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Just Be There In The Moment
Live in the present and be there for your partner whenever they need you. The assurance that someone out there exists just for you is something powerful. Reaching out to that person and finding them there, always ready to help you is wonderful. It's not about a safe landing zone, it's about eternal and unconditional love.

Story first published: Saturday, March 7, 2015, 12:25 [IST]