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How to be a good partner during disappointment

I’m disappointed by the Presidential election outcome. Still. Honestly, disappointment is one of many emotions I’ve been having, but it’s a big one. And I think I will be for a long while. Of course, I’ll give Trump a chance to lead and sincerely hope he does a good job. I love this country more than I love or loathe any politician. This ongoing feeling of being so disheartened got me to thinking about how being sad over an event like this can impact a relationship. So, I wanted to talk about how to support your partner when they’re feeling upset and letdown. This doesn’t only apply during elections. Your partner can be disappointed due to losing a job, getting into a family argument or even sports. Emotional times like this are when partners need to step up. Here’s how you can be a good partner during disappointment. Read more