22/10/2025
Lesson Learned About Communication.
Today, while my partner was driving to work, we started talking about our future plans. But since he was on the road, the internet connection wasn’t very stable.
Apparently, he was already sharing his thoughts about how I could help him and was asking for some advice about the process and what he needed to prepare — but I couldn’t hear him clearly on my end because the connection was choppy. We were talking through FaceTime, and I didn’t realize that he thought I wasn’t paying attention.
He suddenly opened up, saying he felt like I wasn’t interested in helping him or that I didn’t want him to come here. That’s when the miscommunication started — and I almost cried because I wasn’t aware of how my actions were making him feel.
What really broke me was when he said:
“Why is it like that? I’ve always been supportive of your decisions. I try to help you with information even when I don’t fully understand the process. Don’t you notice what I do for you? I’m happy to help because you’re my partner.”
Hearing that really hurt, knowing that he’s been feeling that way. We talked it out and thankfully, we were able to fix things because we chose to communicate.
Lesson learned:
If your partner is asking for help or advice about future plans, don’t act uninterested or distant. Instead, give the same energy and support they give you. Be fair and understanding — because at the end of the day, it’s just the two of you helping and supporting each other through everything. ❤️
