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3 Signs of An Unsupportive Partner
Your partner should be one of your biggest supporters. If they don’t celebrate your wins, take an interest in your interests and support you through the tough times, then why are they with you?
Of course, it's not possible to be a consistently supportive partner all the time. There were times in my previous relationship where I was unsupportive. But for the most part, I celebrated my partner’s achievements, encouraged him to discuss the things that interested him and tried to help him out when I could see he was struggling.
He did not do these things for me in the last two years of our relationship. When I reviewed our relationship, I realised he was a largely unsupportive partner.
1. They don’t celebrate your wins or ask questions about things you are working hard at
When something great happens to you does your partners cheer you on or stay silent? My ex wasn’t silent all the time but there were some big moments when he was.
Your partner should hold your hand when times are good and celebrate your wins with you.
When good things happened to me or I achieved something great, he didn’t sing my…
