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Give Directions and Guidance

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9. Give Directions and Guidance

Men are notorious fixers. Many of them want to solve a problem by hitting something with a hammer or tightening something with a wrench. You are well-served to allow this need to be utilized with your loved one. If he is willing to help, let him.

A previous tip talked about the benefits of collecting data related to your symptoms, and this is the time to use them. If you know that a hot flash is coming at 8:45 pm, tell him to have a cold compress ready at 8:40 pm. If you know that certain household tasks trigger symptoms, encourage him to take over from time to time. If he loves you and cares for you, he will step up.

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