How can I help my spouse when one of us has fibromyalgia?
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Dr. Dede Bonner answered:Ask your spouse or partner, “What can I do to help you now and later?” It might just be little things, like doing household chores or errands, or helping with child care duties. Sometimes a spouse or partner secretly needs more reassurances despite putting on a brave front.
The basic gender disconnect is that women don’t have much practice in asking for help and men only know how to solve problems. By asking each other this question, you can explore your true needs.
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Ask your spouse or partner, “What can I do to help you now and later?” It might just be little things, like doing household chores or errands, or helping with child care duties. Sometimes a spouse or partner secretly needs more... More
