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Over the past six months, my girlfriend has been diagnosed with a handful of chronic illnesses and I feel like it’s ruining our relationship. It feels as if all she ever talks about is how she’s currently feeling or how a new study shows her illnesses are actually worse than first thought - any time I mention I’m feeling under the weather ...
- Be honest and communicate. I know I know this is kind of important advice for all couples, but I want to especially focus on it discussing chronic illness and relationships.
- Accept that there will be resentments on both ends. I had a spectacular home nurse last year who I became close enough to that we would talk sometimes the entire few hours that I got my weekly IVIG infusion.
- Make time together. Being sick can zap the romance out of your relationship real quick. Gone are the days of date nights and going out sporadically. That doesn’t mean you can’t spend time together, it just means you have to be a little more creative.
- Intimacy may look different than before. I’m going to be real frank here so listen up. Your sex life may suffer when you are chronically ill and pain. You may be too tired to do it or you may be in too much pain.
- Be Sure You're Up For The Role
- Discuss Caretaking with Your Partner
- The Importance of Continued Self-Care
- Regular Check-Ins and Open Communication
The way you structure your relationship with a chronically ill person depends on whether you were already with them when they were diagnosed or met someone who already had a known condition. Either way, checking in with yourselfabout whether you can assume the role of both caretaker and partner will help you feel secure in knowing how to proceed wi...
When one person in a relationship has a chronic condition, their partner often takes on the caretaker role.For that to occur smoothly, here are key factors to discuss before the transition.
Nothing is more key to caring well for others than caring well for yourself, too. There are idioms about how you can't fill others' cups if your own is empty for precisely that reason!
Once you and your partner are clear about needs, boundaries, and self-care, it will serve your relationship well to check in regularly with one another about how everything is going. Regular check-ins for yourself are also important. Your needs and self-care may need to be adjusted along the way. It is important for you to become aware of those nee...
- Movie Rental. A good movie is sure to cheer your girlfriend up on a difficult day. If you are far apart, you can still rent a feel-good flick and watch it together on Amazon or YouTube, or you can send her a digital gift code to watch a show when she’s up for it.
- Soft Accessories. Help your girlfriend stay warm and cozy with the gift of a snuggly accessory. A bathrobe, PJ pants, slippers, fuzzy socks, pillow (plush body pillows are perfect when you’re sick), or our soft blanket are all great for helping her feel comfortable while relaxing and getting some rest.
- Comforting Meal Delivery. No one likes to cook when they're sick, or even head out to hit a drive-thru. Think ahead by sending her a gift card for her favorite meal delivery service, such as GrubHub or DoorDash.
- Something to Read. Taking a few sick days is a great time for your girlfriend to find a chance to read or listen to a good story. While her body is healing, she can occupy her mind with a book.
Feb 12, 2020 · Chronic illness affects, not only the person bearing the symptoms, but also the person loving them, living with them, and caring for them. As one partner expressed to me, “My wife lives with the...
Nov 21, 2012 · Having a chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, or multiple sclerosis can take a toll on even the best relationship. The partner who's sick may not feel the way they did before the...
Feb 13, 2019 · Acknowledging Grief Together. With chronic illness comes grief, both for the ill person and the partner who supports her. There is a pre-illness self that faced fewer limitations than her...
