Reilly Dereka month agoI’m a 24-year-old woman in a long-distance relationship with my 22-year-old boyfriend. We’ve been together for 9 months. Whenever he opens up about his emotions, I listen and feel like I understand, but I tend to delay responding or taking action until he gets upset. This causes tension and hurt for both of us, and I don’t want to keep repeating this cycle. I often blame external situations for not being available, but I realize that I should be more present and responsive, even when things get tough. I want to show up for him and understand his emotional needs the first time he expresses them. How can I stop reacting too late and start being more actively supportive in our relationship?144
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