Be Worth It

An interesting insight from Hannah McKnight:

We as human beings and as partners need to be the best people we can be. Always. It’s kind of a basic thing, you know? But for those like us we need to be better than the best. Our partners are coming to terms with this side of us just like we had to come to terms with this side of us. This is not something most partners anticipated living with in their relationships.

So, be worth it. They are, or have, struggled with this. They may be stressed, scared or lonely. Be gentle with them, not only when it comes to this but also with everything else the two of you live with. Be honest. Surprise them. It could be with flowers or power tools or a massage or anything else they might want. Talk with them about anything besides this. Be their husband, be their boyfriend, if you know they need their man, too. Fixing something or wearing work boots does not diminish this other side of you in any way.