How do you feel when your partner is really sick?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

My wife is susceptible to iron deficiency anemia, and it's a very common condition in women of he family.

It's the reason doctors want for her to wait for a year before the next pregnancy. She had a crisis last week, I noticed she was always tired and struggled for breath, but she insisted it was the heat. Had to call an ambulance because she couldn't even stand up.

Now she's recuperating, but at the cost of being annoying, I remind her to keep herself check led and see a doctor every time she feels something is not right. I am a bit angry because the crises are very easy to avoid, she knows she suffers this condition, and yet she let it get that bad.

[OlderAndWiser]

Most people want to deny their mortality and their limitations, so they ignore chronic conditions. Appeal to her maternal instincts: “Dear, our children need for you to take care of yourself!”

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

That's what I told her.
Hopefully this lesson will stick, doctors were very clear that organ failure was almost a guarantee had we waited more.

[Dinklex3]

Oh, I have that. Gotta take my pills everyday, if 2 weeks come, it all hits me like a fucking brick. I usually get lectured because I know I’m supposed to take my pills.

I feel the same when my boyfriend is sick. He acts like a baby so I guess I just take care of him a little more to make sure he’s comfortable.

[IslaTheWitch]

it depends... if it's something we know how to treat, I would be worried that his condition worsened but also relieved we know what to do...

if it's something serious and new... I would move into problem solving mode until it will be safe to feel again...

[GeminiDiamond]

Iron deficiency is typical in all women from menstrual cycles. You eat foods rich in iron to support the blood loss. Every female knows this. If she has extra problems from a diagnosis from a doctor, then she needs to care. Doctors aren't stupid.

For you. Keep encouraging her to listen to the doctor.

P. S. When my partner is sick, all I want to do is whatever I can to see them get better.

[Agape93]

Nothing 9/10. Ill take care of them of course, but it doesn't usually stir any specific emotions in me

[on_my_knees]

Pretty much the same focus of pleasing her and attending to Her every need. Only instead of whips and clothespins, I'm fetching medicine, tea, or warm washcloths for Her forehead.

[DishLady]

Worried… My maternal/nurturing side kicks in if someone I love is ill. I’d just want to make sure my man is ok. Comfortable and taken care of.

[Ms_Facesitter]

"HAHAAAAAH I FINALLY GET TO PAMPER YOU AS MUCH AS I WANT AND YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!"

[FunkyMonkee]

Really sick... of HER!!

[DreamLife7]

I feel well