How supportive is your partner?
By Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
Philippines
November 23, 2008 8:22pm CST
I believe it makes a big difference if your partner is truly supportive. It gives you the strength to keep going on. I'm glad I have one who is always by my side supporting me all the way not only during my moments of triumph but much more during moments of trials and crisis.
How supportive is your partner? Are you also supportive? If he is not supportive how do you cope?
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11 responses
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
24 Nov 08
I'm thankful for having a supportive husband also, he's there for me whenever I need him, he gives me strength to go on, and when I don't think I can, he's there to cheer me on. I always try to be supportive of him too, in whatever he decides to do, or what he wants to do, we're here for each other.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 08
That's very pleasant to hear. I could picture a very good relationship between you and your hubby my friend. I am so happy for the both of you! Keep it up!
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
24 Nov 08
Congratulations my friend for having an ever supportive partner. I can say that I do have a supportive partner too. I can see it because when I have an appointment specially in church program? he would really spend time to help me, asking me what he can do to assist? Wow!! I like that.He is really good in that area. The only thing I don't like is when he will let me drive and keep on scolding me if I can't follow what he wants me to do and that's what drives me nuts on the road. Now I don't like to drive if he is with me. I have never experience driving in my life and in this area, I would honestly say, he is not supportive. he keeps on making comments which makes me upset. 
Most of my friends say, don't let your hubby each you how to drive. hahaha.. and I believe they are right.

Most of my friends say, don't let your hubby each you how to drive. hahaha.. and I believe they are right.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
Ha!ha!ha!ha!ha! That's funny, really funny! But you know I believe your hubby just want you to learn good driving. It is just that he does not know how to do in in a non-offending way. But I believe he has the best intention for you. You two reminds me of my hubby when he was just teaching my son how to drive. Oh my hubby would really scold my son that would make my son cry and of course I would on the other hand scold my hubby. Ha!ha!ha!ha!
But I am happy for you my friend because indeed...you're hubby despite being a bad driving teacher is a supportive husband to you. Cheers!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
28 Nov 08
Hi my friend, Like your son, I cried once also because I am upset. I was so nervous at that time when he keeps on yelling because the driver following us keeps on beeping but I don't want to speed up.. hahaha.. It is a different thing here in US because you have to follow the speed limit and the man behind you can not just overtake like in the Philippine? Here, if the speed is 45kph you have to follow it. The problem is my speed is only 20-25 hahahaha and at that time we are in a 35 speed limit. He drives me nuts. until now I have no license yet and my learner permit is almost to expire. Anyway, I would be able to do that somehow. hehehe ..thanks for the BR.
@dncmanning (770)
• United States
24 Nov 08
Well today is our 13th anni and my husband is by far the most supportive person I have ever met in my life. He put me through nursing school and study with me every night by the time I took the State boards I truly think he could have passed them as well.
I like to think I am supportive but I don't think I am as good as he is at it- he is just this amazing man who looks at me and says "you can do anything, be anything, and then tells me I'm his everything" HOw could you not love a man like this.
I hope everyone finds a partner like him because he makes me strong, loving, and complete and the best part is he teaches his sons to be the exact same way.
(Aren't you sorry you asked?- LOL)
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
Oh Congratulations on your 13r5h anniversary dear. That has been long enough for both of you to discover each other more. I'm glad you've been blessed with a supportive husband. I'm sure that more and more will be added to the 13 years you now have. I'm happy to hear happy wives speaking like you and glad that your hubby is molding his sons to become just as he is! Great!
@dncmanning (770)
• United States
25 Nov 08
I look forward to many more years together with him, I know that I'm lucky and would never for a minute forget that. He read this discussion earlier today and thought my comments were supportive- he always wonders what I'm typing about on here and this just made his day!!!
@loxion (1553)
• India
29 Nov 08
She is even though at time she find that the problem is so big and can't handle it or just don't want to hear about she would say "you are on your own on this one" and that's when i know that i have to be on my own, but then in most cases when the problem gets even tough for me then she would try to suggest on other options.
But overall she is supportive and i do support her too when it comes to things like decision making, suggest what to do and not what to do
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
Oh that really happens sometimes but still the support remains as proven by the fact that she still do give suggestions when she notices you are having hard time already. I'm glad you have a supportive partner too dear friend. Hope you remain supportive to each other.
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
24 Nov 08
I'd like to think that I'm pretty supportive. My partner asks my opinion a lot. I know I do get frustrated with things sometimes and go off sometimes but really I'd like to think that I'm supportive.
My partner is supportive as well. She does try to help me do things and she is encouraging even though I don't want to hear it or believe what she says.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
It's good to be supportive of each other although sometimes ideas will really clash and misunderstanding happens. But in the end it is nice to find each other still holding hands and supporting each other in the midst of every trials that come along the way.
@annjilena (5618)
• United States
24 Nov 08
he is supportive but somtimes he can be selfish at times i guess there are room for improvement always.how i cope well i bring it ot his attention so we can deal with this problem.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 08
It's really hard to get a perfect partner. We can always see some weakness or flaws in each other because we are after all human. I admire you for being understanding enough to cope with whatever flaws your hubby has.
@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
He is one hundred percent supportive of me.He always give me the strength to keep on going with whatever plans I make.We share all moments be of triumph or in moments of trials and crisis.My problem with him is that he never plans and makes decisions by himself.It is always me who makes the decision.But I feel secured my decision is always right when he approves it.So far there are less mistakes when we consult each other.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
I'm glad he is supportive! Never mind if he can't decide maybe he has such a great trust in your decision making skill. That is better than a person who decides and decides without even consulting his partner. I believe God has given him to you because God knows you are capable of doing what he can't do alone. All you need is to consult each other and be very understanding of each others weaknesses.
@joy4you (641)
• India
27 Nov 08
Unfortunately for me my wife is quite cold towards me and most of the time she is stubborn and just doesn't seem to care and won't even discuss her problems with me. I try to support her in everything she does and have probably given her more freedom than she deserves at the cost of my mental peace and self esteem. I guess that I just love her too much that I am willing to sacrifice myself for her happiness. Oh life...

@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Oh you seem to be having hard time adjusting to your wife's behavior. But I could sense that your really do love her. How lucky of her to have you. I pray that your wife changes for the better soon. Have a nice day!
By the way, you have a wonderful Avatar! It's so cute!
@MizzLadyB08 (1174)
• United States
24 Nov 08
My partner is very supportive and I thank him for that because it let me know that he cares about my decision. I am also supportive of him.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
Good for both of you. I'm happy that you seem to be getting along so well. God bless both of you. Cheers!



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