Relationships can be tough in general, but what if your significant other is ill. I am not talking about ill like a common cold or something else that they can just get over in a few days, but a illness that is life threatening. How would you deal with it? Because dealing with a life threatening illness is never easy, and finding away to cope is very important.
During this time a lot of emotions are flying such as fear, hurt, sadness, etc. These are very normal feelings that occur, when a person and their significant other has to deal with illness. Each person is trying to find a way to handle these feeling in his or her own way, and often times he or she develops a fear that talking about it will upset the other person. However, this is a time that you all need to come together.
Talking is the best way to begin to come together and deal with said illness. Communication is so important, because illness does not only affect the person who has it, but also everyone around them. Building a support system for each other is important, because the person who is sick sometimes go through periods of self pity and the person who is being the caretaker sometimes may feel they are being taken for granted. Everyone is stressed and arguments sometimes occur. It is important to move pass this and figure out a way to come together and be strong for each other.
Another way to get through this difficult time is to seek outside help. One of you or both of you can request professional counseling from a therapist, minister, etc. You should never feel ashamed to seek counseling. There are also many support groups out there, with people dealing with your same situation. Sometimes just hearing someone else’s story can make a world of difference in your life,
The truth is illnesses are not fair to a relationship, but when they do occur and there is nothing anyone can do about it. You have to just come together to find the best way to help each other cope. The both of you are the most important figures in each other’s life, and this is the time you need each other more than ever.