Clinical psychologist, Jeanine Lamusse, explains how the impact of loss of income affects all parts of your life, but especially affects partner and family relationships.
This is a very stressful situation and depending on whether you’ve had to cope with something like this before, can bring on survival coping mechanisms. If you're in this situation now, or in the future, it is important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner, using facts. This will help to build trust.
Jeanine advises keeping your explanation simple and to avoid shaming them, or making them feel it is their fault.
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