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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

My partner’s unresolved grief is putting a strain on our relationship

An illustration of a man wearing a green jumper, facing away and looking off to the side

As a teenager, my partner lost their father to illness. He was their idol, so of course this led to profound grief, which I feel is unresolved.

We recently watched a movie that was hauntingly emotional, and my partner was angry afterwards. This led to an argument, with them saying they never want to watch something that will make them feel sadness again. I encouraged them to sit with sadness; they went to bed.

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