Partner of 2 years has asked for space. No contact for a month but agreed to go to couples therapy then. This after a really hard month relationally and then she had to put her dog down. Asked for..

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Space just a few days after her dog died. Says she is totally lost and drained. Is this just grief speaking? I'm struggling.

Any word on how this turned out?

I think you need to shift your mindset from worry and anxiety to deep giving. If there are are problems in the relationship and you want to salvage, it’s the best way to demonstrate your commitment, love, care for her. A friend of mine has taught me the extremely valuable skill of not jumping to conclusions and assuming ... anything. In fact, trusting, even in the presence of scary fear, is extremely powerful (both for the giver of this trust and for the receiver). Best of wishes to you! It’s not an easy chapter but one that will help you grow enormously if you roll up your sleeves, be brave and stay positive. Remember: being brave means stepping up to the task DESPITE fear. If it were easy, it wouldn’t be brave. Good luck, friend. ❤️

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