Be there for your partner

Its obvious what you need to do when your partner faces a major life challenge like the loss of a job or the death of a loved one. But its just as important to be supportive when your partner faces lifes little challenges, too an argument at work, a rough commute, a misplaced check. Dont let yourself be a doormat, and definitely dont stand for physical or verbal abuse, but thicken your skin a little and be the voice of calm and reason when chaos strikes. Listen to whats bothering them and offer whatever help even if its just sympathy you can.