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It is unfortunate that what you wanted, instead, was undivided attention and a sympathetic ear.
Scenarios like these are very common in a relationship.
You may have heard of the five love languages by therapist, pastor, and author Gary Chapman.
Identifying your and your partner’s love languages can go a long way in building a meaningful relationship.
Did you know that there’s something similar to be said about support styles too?
What are the different support styles?
The final support style Water comprises those who look for “genuine feeling,” per Freed.
But that’s not true.
Everybody’s made up very specifically with their own kind of cosmic DNA."
Tell them that they did good and that you feel supported.
“Everyone feels better being encouraged than criticized,” she adds.
