Posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 15:17:24
In reply to Re: hubby upset about work - how to be supportive? » JenStar, posted by pinkeye on May 14, 2005, at 15:02:05
I tend to do the same things. I let him know I am here if he wants to talk, but I tend to give him a lot of space. And I try to make what I can easier for him.
I'm stereotyping here, but I do think there is a general truth to this idea. I think women are much more likely to want to talk things out, whereas men do the compartmentalizing thing. So if they need to have their noses in one compartment much more than the other ones, I just remind myself that he will come out when he is ready. And I remind him that I'm in one of the other compartments. :)
gg
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