Supportivegf Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 My boyfriend and I have been dating for a month or so before his mother was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, and it’s not looking good. He’s not the best with his emotions- he bottles it up and is uncomfortable with certain levels of vulnerability. I’m trying to be supportive but i fear I’m smothering him instead- not entirely sure. I’m worried about him and concerned he will push me away. We have a great relationship, but sometimes his grief is taken out on me. I can handle it, but I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do to be supportive through his grief if he’s a bottler. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Give him the space he needs, be there to listen when he wants to talk. Understand that not everyone handles their grief the same. http://www.griefhealingblog.com/2014/08/grief-understanding-process.htmlhttp://www.griefhealing.com/column-helping-another-in-grief.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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