When someone is sad, it’s a common response to attempt to make them smile, laugh, or otherwise erase their blues. But unless your partner asks for assistance in shaking the mood, it’s usually more helpful to listen to sadness rather than trying to relieve it. Imagine that you’re a traveler visiting the landscape of sadness. Your partner is the tour guide. This sort of “being there” when your partner is blue will bring you closer than the standard, “Don’t cry!”
