ITL296: How to Help Your Spouse Through Difficult Times

In the Loop with Andy Andrews

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on spousal support.

Every marriage goes through hard times eventually.

• Men sometimes have a hard time opening up when they feel bad.
• Go to someone your spouse trusts and ask them to talk to your spouse.
• Sometimes the person we’re closest to isn’t the person we can hear advice from.
• Part of their self-doubt is wrapped up in you and feeling like they could provide for/support you better.

Be patient even when they don’t deserve patience

• Hardship builds bonds.
• You’re not the person to tell your spouse what book to read or what CD to listen to.
• You can take an active role by being supportive.

Tune in to hear how Andy’s wife helped him during a hard time.

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