What to NOT say when your partner is having anxiety
At the same time, there are some things you might feel tempted to say
which aren’t helpful at all, and might even add to your partner’s anxiety.
Here are the types of things to avoid saying:
“Don’t be so scared of everything.”
“That makes no sense.”
“Calm down!”
“You’re freaking out for no reason.”
“Here’s what I would do if I were you …”
“What you’re feeling isn’t rational.”
“This is all in your head.”
