How to comfort your wife when she's sick?

[Rockenit1984]

My wife is having bad morning sickness all day and night. She can't sleep she's tired and miserable. How can I comfort her?

[Anonymous]

Your empathetic words and actions will lift your spouse, encourage a bit of hope, and help them endure through long (and sometimes very boring) days. Ask, "How are you doing?" and then just sit and listen. Offer words of encouragement, such as, "You are so tough. I'm proud of you. You're going to get through this." Try asking if there's anything you can do that will make him or her feel more comfortable.

When your sick spouse feels like you understand their challenges, that you will take care of them, and that everything is going to be okay, the burden they feel will suddenly become much lighter. Your empathy won't magically make your spouse better, or make the pain go away, but it will change how they feel in here (I'm pointing to my heart, here). Your empathy will let your suffering spouse know they have a true companion and best friend who will be with them through any challenge that may come their way.

You can be your spouse's greatest strength through this sickness. You know them better than anyone else. So, be their shoulder to cry on, their chef to fix fancy chicken noodle soup, and their lover to offer hugs, kisses, and plenty of cuddles. You are the one who can hold your spouse and tell them everything will be okay. You can offer hope and encouragement. You can be cheerful, optimistic, and strong - so they don't have to be. When you are strong for your spouse it is empowering. It can re-energize your spouse and give them strength to carry on.

So, if your spouse isn't feeling well, give them a little extra love and let them know how much they mean to you. Tell them you love their eyes, or that they look a little more alive than they did yesterday. Be positive, be grateful, and be happy. Hug them, hold their hand, rub their back, kiss their cheeks, and let them feel how much you love them (sick and all).

With all that being said, sickness doesn't have to be such a negative, discouraging thing. Rather, it can be seen as an opportunity to nurture your marriage, express appreciation, and grow closer together as husband and wife. Now, go wash your hands and try not to spread any germs!

[Iron_Man]

Back rubs give her a bath make her hot soup feed her talk to her read her a book make plans for the future for a future vacation and stick by it

[Ukrainianbuddafly]

I like that you are asking this and want to make an effort to help. Help around the house take some of the load off of her, encourage her to take it easy and let you know if there's something you can do to help, make her something to eat, rub her back,, ginger ale and saltine crackers were a saving grace for me!! Basically treat her like a baby, I loved that lol

[Anonymous]

When I had morning sickness, I found the best thing for my boyfriend to do was rubbing my lower back when I’m low on energy, helping to make food for me when I can’t do it myself, spending time with me in bed when I can’t get up, and just generally being there for me for mental support. Empathy and sympathy go a long way.

[jennifer_bloom]

Music - Get her some happy songs

[TrueConfection]

You should ask her what you can do (if anything).

The best thing my husband could do when I had morning sickness was to leave me be, not ask me to meddle in the kitchen around the smell of food, and not ask me to get in the car. 🤢

[Guy13]

Warm soup

[Anonymous]

by shutting the fuck up