You’ve seen your friend or family member struggle in their relationship. Maybe you don’t understand all the dynamics, but you know they’re in pain—or confused, or deeply committed.

Sometimes the dynamics are invisible. Sometimes they’re confusing, even to the people inside them. But your presence—steady, compassionate, nonjudgmental—can make all the difference.

This page is here to offer you simple, powerful ways to support someone you care about, even when you don’t fully understand their relationship. You don’t have to have all the answers. Just showing up with love and curiosity is a beautiful start.

This page is for you. Not to fix things, but to help you show up with compassion, clarity, and presence.

Top Tips:

• Avoid diagnosing or labeling their partner. Focus on your person.

• Ask how they feel—not just what’s happening.

• Say, “That sounds really hard. Do you want to vent or brainstorm?”

• Don’t push them to leave or stay. Let them find their own clarity.

• Remind them: they deserve peace, connection, and truth.

Reflection Prompt:

• What feels hard for me about watching someone I love navigate this relationship?

• What’s one way I can offer support without needing to give advice?

Remember: You don’t have to rescue them. Just remind them they’re not alone.