Even though being alone might seem easier, make an effort every day to reach out to people socially. It’ll help you rebuild connections with others while still allowing space for you to process your feelings. “It can be hard to move past the loss of a spouse. Going through the mourning...
TheHolmes-Rahe Stress Indexassigns point values to stressful life events, then ranks these events from most to least stressful. At 100 points, the most stressful life event is the loss of a spouse. The fifth most stressful on this index is the death of a close family member, while the de...
Caregivers need care, too. Instead of wishing negative feelings away, allow yourself to have them. Air them out. Talk to someone about how you’re feeling. Reach out to a friend, your spouse, another family member, or attend a caregiver group.That’swhat we’re here to help you withat...
“Helpful tactics to cope with the loss of a parent include creating a memorial that celebrates their life; reserving some time and space to allow raw emotions to show up; accepting that how our grief shows up is exactly what we need; directing our behavior toward happiness because our parent...
If you know that the other person is happy with their spouse or partner, then it may be best to put any ideas of a romantic relationship with them out of your mind. Moving forward with them would likely negatively impact their current relationship and, if they have children, thei...
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20 ways to support your spouse cope with work stress Takeaway Life’s an adventure whose demands induce stress, more or less of it, depending on the hurdle we need to overcome. When trying to support your spouse in dealing with stress, remember there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. ...
Some people have children with a partner that is so unreliable, to the point that they feel like a single parent even when they have a spouse. Whatever the case, there are a few tips in this article which you can use to cope with single parenthood. How to cope with single parenting A...
The Man Behind the Wheel of Driverless Trucks 0 seconds of 1 minute, 49 secondsVolume 0% For millions, this is their default mechanism. They suffer a tragic loss–a job, a family member, an investment, a spouse, a promotion, you name it–and this loss begins to define who they are....
1. Loss or lack of intimacy The importance of emotional intimacy in relationships is widely supported by research. One report in the International Social Science Review points out that emotional intimacy can be crucial for human development and is likely linked to better overall health and well-bei...