How can I help my girlfriend through a sad time?

Question

My girlfriend is feeling a little overwealmed right now. She is a tough person and is proud. Well, money is a little tight for her and her car is having a few problems. She also misses her kids since she has joint custody with their father. She has them one week at a time. When she doesnt have them, she really misses them...

Anyway, there are some things getting her down and she is sad and shed a few tears today. There really isnt anything I can do but be there for her, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on how to best support her.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

just be there for her, be supportive, and keep a positive attitude.  also, when she doesnt have her kids, why not take her somewhere special and do something really fun or nice with her so that her mind isnt on her kids, but she is focused on you.  

Answer 2

It is hard to see someone you care about sad or depress.  You just want to be superman and take all her problems away so she can be happy again.  But you know you can’t be superman.  But you can help her feel a little better.  Try helping her around the house without her asking you too.  These are the times when the help is appreciated more.  Make her smile.  Sense of humor can do a lot for a person.  Acknowledge her good points.  Tell her she is a good mother, and her cooking is excellent, she is a great girlfriend and lover.  Go out when her kids are not there, some place romantic and fun.  And always remember to tell her how much you care for her and love her.  Never let her doubt that.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

Yes. Go over with a pizza and in your "work around the house" clothes. Tell her you came over to help her with the housework. It's always more fun when you have someone to help you. Maybe you can help her clean and throw out a few trash bags of stuff and just kind of get her motivated. She sounds depressed but there isn't anything she can do to change the custody arrangement. Tell her that she has to be careful that she isn't depressed and complaining around the kids or soon they will not want to come for the visit at all. Go buy some paint and paint a room today. It will be fun and it may just be the lift she needs. She will love you for it! (You sound like a such a nice guy!)

Answer 4

just be with her always and tell her that you are there always for her... and that you love her...

Answer 5

Open the bible and read Psalm. It will really remove the sadness away. Or perhaps. Just be there for her and tell her how much you love her. Sometimes really quiet time is good for moment like this. But sure i hope you have time to open the bible and read Psalm. Any chapter will do...just read it with her...God loves his Children specially for those one who really believe in Him.