Do You Feel Supported By Your Mate?

I believe that one of the coolest things about our partnerships is having a teammate for life. Someone to have your back, someone to support, encourage and cheer you on.

I’m also not so foolish as to think this reality is one that everyone gets to experience all of the time in their relationship.  In fact, not feeling like your partner is your teammate is a common challenge I hear in couples’ therapy.

So how do you start to feel more supported by your mate? One of the best ways to start is to begin asking for help in a clear and simple way. 

When you ask for help in small and simple ways, you begin to see your partner’s willingness to have your back. Maybe asking your partner to grab milk on the way home, or to help you make dinner seems insignificant, but they’re all examples of seeing your partner step in and support you.

Relationships are all about teamwork, and if you’re not asking for help, you’re not giving your mate the opportunity to work with you.

Use this week’s meme as a way to challenge yourself, to ask for help in all the clear, and simple, ways you find possible.

Warmly,

-A