Shout out to hubbies who can be that calm supportive energy for their wives when they are on an emotional rollercoaster. This was me this week and I wouldn't have gotten through nearly as easy without having that. Are your husbands good listeners? How do they support you through the hard times?

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When my wife starts venting about something, first thing I ask is “do you want comfort or solutions?” If it’s comfort, I just listen and give her space to let it out without trying to fix it, but if it’s solutions she’s looking for, then I do my best to give my advice.

Can’t remember where I heard this, but this is the best advice I’ve ever taken.

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It’s def a hard habit to break when your natural instinct is to fix, but yeah, you have to learn that sometimes all she needs is a little emotional support and a listening ear.

My husband is a rock star. I had a difficult pregnancy and horrific PPA after our child was born and he took care of me and our baby. I had the opportunity to “repay” him when his family member passed away and he had to have surgery shortly thereafter. I think the best part of our marriage is that we both know we can depend on each other. There is a lot of trust there.

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Same! My husband is a true gem. He’s so incredibly supportive, something I didn’t have in my first marriage. He takes a non- judgmental approach in life, takes time to understand ppl and situations, and can stay calm in a storm. We definitely gel 😊

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