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There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it SHANNON L ALDER 24 | September 2021 | happiful.com Photography | Joanna Nix-Walkup
elationships How to tell your partner you need help We explore how to navigate the conversation, and help you integrate your therapeutic life into your dating life Writing | Becky Wright ‘ I need some professional counselling, mentoring, coaching, Part of my reluctance to tell or something else), you may still my boyfriend I wanted to access feel worried to say it aloud to the therapy was that it suddenly felt person closest to you. very serious and final. I’d been thinking about getting support for a while but, once I said the words out loud to him, I knew there would be a sense of accountability for me to book the sessions and to attend. And that in itself was scary. help, but what will my partner think? Will they think it’s their fault? Or that I’m being overdramatic? Will they think it’s unnecessary?’ These are some of the questions that went through my mind before deciding to start therapy sessions earlier this year. Admitting to yourself that you need help is a huge step in looking after your mental health. But, often one of the most daunting steps in getting the support that you need is telling other people – especially the important people in your life – that you’re struggling. As much as you should feel proud of yourself for trying to access help (whether it’s Why is it hard to ask for help? In a romantic context, people can fear that ‘having issues’ will make them seem less attractive. But, according to counsellor Bernadette Padfield, there could also be other fears that make you feel reluctant to tell your loved one that you want to access professional help, including: • They’ll feel inadequate or hurt because you can’t discuss your issues with them. • They’ll feel they are responsible for you seeking help. • They could share this information with others you don’t want to tell. Why should I ask for help? Undeniably, the strongest intimate connections are built on a foundation of honesty, mutual support, and trust. As part of this, it’s natural to want to discuss important aspects of your life – including your mental health. If you’re reluctant to talk about this with your loved one, ask yourself why. >>> happiful.com | September 2021 | 25
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