I have been thinking a lot about how to best and better support those friends and family members of mine struggling with this and what I need from others as well. I found a website that I thought had some great ideas (along with a few of my own) for friends and family to best support those that they know. Here are some ideas to pass along:
- Learn about infertility
- Ask how best to support – don’t guess what you think would be “good to say”
- Don’t force the issue
- Resist comparisons
- Don’t be overly optimistic or pessismistic
- Avoid recommending treatments
- Remember both partners
- Love unconditionally
- Listen more than talk or give advice
Here is the site: www.sharedjourney.com