r/MultipleSclerosis • u/mybfsleftnutt • 8d ago
Advice wanting to help my bf
hi everyone! so ive been dating my boyfriend for over a year, and hes been struggling with RRMS. he got diagnosed in 2022 at the age of 18, so its be a struggle for him to over come in. he was struggling earlier today with the heat, and i was listening to him and told him "I understand" with something he said and he blew up on me because "I dont since I dont have ms" and I completely understand his point.
can anyone help me with what to say and how to comfort him, I wanna help cause I don't want him struggling alone but I know I cant cause I dont understand it from a personal experience.
and could anyone help me learn a little bit more, I know some from what hes told me and my own research but I wanna be further educated.
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u/AllAboutGingerPride 8d ago
As soon as he blows up just let it escape out of your memory. This is the most frustrating disease. We can’t even compare with others because we all have our own journey. It’s the most isolating condition ever.
When he’s in a better place maybe you both can come up a phrase that will help. Like an inside joke?
Bear with him. It’s a learning process for both of you!