Fertility issues can negatively impact a relationship and lead to a host of problems. If you and your partner are experiencing emotional problems related to infertility, it is important that you work together to overcome those issues. Here are some ways you and your partner can work together to cope with infertility-related emotions.

Maintain Communication

One of the biggest mistakes you and your partner could make at this time is to stop communicating with each other. When there is no communication, you and your partner have no way of knowing what the other is thinking or feeling. As a result, both of you can start to make assumptions that are simply not true. 

When communicating, remember that listening is as important as speaking. To affirm to each other that you are hearing what the other says, take time to acknowledge every statement that is made when discussing your feelings and fertility problems.  

Avoid Placing Blame

Another mistake that you and your partner need to avoid is placing blame for the fertility problems. Regardless of the reason for the issues, neither partner should be made to feel as if the fault rests with him or her. 

Playing the blame game can pit you and your partner against each other and can make it hard to maintain communications throughout this challenging time. 

You also need to avoid blaming yourself. No matter what circumstances occurred in the past, the focus needs to remain on handling what is happening now. 

Seek Professional Help

There are a range of emotions that come with fertility problems, including anger and grief. Unfortunately, not everyone recognizes this and you and your partner might find that getting the support you need from family and friends is hard. 

To ensure that you and your partner are getting the emotional support needed to handle fertility problems, seek professional help. A marriage counselor who has experience with working with couples experiencing fertility problems can help you and your partner identify your emotions and work with you to develop strategies to handle them. 

Seeing an experienced counselor also gives you the benefit of discussing your fertility issues with someone who understands the medical challenges you are facing and is aware of exactly what you are going through right now. 

You and your partner do not have to try and deal with your infertility-related issues alone. There are many professionals who are available who can provide the support needed. Seek help as soon as possible to avoid many of the emotional problems that can arise. 

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