Losing a loved one is a natural but one of the most painful events in life. If your partner is grieving the loss of a close friend, a sibling, a parent or a close relative, there are things you can do to help them overcome this pain and agony.

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1. Let them cry 

When facing stress, the best thing one can sometimes do is to cry. Medical researchers and psychologists have established that crying has countless benefits. Some of these are; improved vision and mood as well as releasing stress and restoring emotional balance. Never try to stop your partner from crying, instead, be empathetic and humbly offer them a graceful shoulder to lean on.

2. Lend them an ear

When someone is facing a disheartening situation, the urge of self-expression becomes irresistible. Even to those who are introverted, you will be perplexed to find them speaking out more than they usually do. Listening to someone who is in distress goes a long way. It relieves them a great deal of whatever was hurting inside.

3. Give them practical help

Offering help will definitely ease the burden on their shoulders. If it’s the wife who has lost a loved one, her husband can assist in the house chores and let her relax. Both partners can step in by offering to take care of some of the funeral arrangements. Relationships are about lifting each other, especially in times of need. However, grief does not have an end date. It can go for a couple of years or even a lifetime but always aim to keep the promise you made at the altar. Stand by your partner in both good and bad times.