It is important to be responsive when you see your partner is distress; one way to do this is by trying to take his or her perspective. Although you care about enriching your partner’s life, it may be hard for you to make sacrifices for your partner or be supportive when he or she is facing challenges. By practicing these skills, you may find ways to better support your partner and negotiate conflicts, which should lead to a stronger, healthier, and longer-lasting relationship.
Here are a few tips and links to help you foster even more compassionate love:
- Practice taking your partner’s perspective.
- Recognize your partner’s faults, even as you appreciate the big things you love about him or her.
- Attune to your partner's needs in moments of distress; don’t turn away or, worse, think you deserve better.
- Practice Compassion Meditation, to strengthen your overall bandwidth for altruism and care.
