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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
I am sorry ((pinkvilla)), unfortunately a lot of men don't know how to be emotionally supportive and they get quiet. Often a man will be supportive by "action", where they will pick up the slack, take care of the kids, run errands etc. But they can feel lost when it comes to understanding how to be "emotionally" supportive. Most of the time this is not something they saw happen in their own parents so they can be at a loss.
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Agree. Many are natural at fixing things. Telling you, the OP, to go to your mom and he'll take care of things on the homefront is an action.
Have you ever told him that your needs go beyond actions? Tgat the support you need on the emotional level is checking in and just listening? I find sometimes people can mean very well but unless I'm specific, then they have no way of knowing. When emotions are involved, stakes are higher.
Hope your mom feels better soon.
