7 tips for effective communication with a chronically ill partner. When a chronic illness is present in a relationship, communication with a chronically ill partner is key. However, the various challenges chronic conditions impose on couples can often make communication difficult. In every healthy relationship, communication is vital, but it becomes even more so when … Read more
What causes your partner compassion fatigue? To answer what causes your partner compassion fatigue, we must first understand what compassion fatigue is. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! Because compassion fatigue can lead to a number of problems, including depression, anxiety, and isolation, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms … Read more
Are there long-term effects of a chronic illness? The short answer is yes – there are long-term effects of a chronic illness. Chronic illnesses are often associated with a range of long-term effects, both physical and psychological. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! I am going to expand on the topic … Read more
How are men impacted by their partner’s illness? There is so much support for chronically ill women, but nobody talks about their male partners, and how are men impacted by their partner’s illness. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! Being one of the primary caregivers for a chronically ill partner can … Read more
Why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me? I’ve heard my wife say this many times even though I never made her feel that way. So why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me knowing that I never judge her, and despite the impact, her chronic conditions have on … Read more
Why nobody takes male partners of chronically ill women seriously? Men of chronically ill women. Men of chronically ill women aren’t often taken seriously because the majority of caregivers are women. In our society, it is simply assumed that women are the ones who care for the sick and elderly. This assumption is not only … Read more
How can I help my chronically ill wife manage her stress? My wife suffers from multimorbidity, meaning, she has multiple chronic conditions. The first one is stage IV deep infiltrating endometriosis, the other is fibromyalgia disorder. Both conditions cause her a lot of stress and anxiety, which in turn impacts my life. I needed to … Read more
How can my chronically ill partner contribute to our relationship? It can be difficult to feel like you are always the one giving in a relationship, especially when your partner is chronically ill. But it is important to remember that your partner likely feels just as frustrated and wants to contribute as much as they … Read more
What to do when your chronically ill partner gets frustrated? If you find yourself stuck not knowing what to do when your chronically ill partner gets frustrated, this article will put your worries away… Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! It takes a significant amount of patience and compassion to get … Read more
How do you emotionally support someone with chronic illness? There is no one answer to how do you emotionally support someone with chronic illness as everyone experiences chronic illness differently and therefore has different needs when it comes to emotional support. However, there are some general things you can do to help a loved one … Read more
