20 Illustrations That Show How a Supportive Partner Can Heal You and Help You See the Good Things in Life

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on July 10, 2019. It has since been updated.

Everyone has a few days when they feel too low and don't know how to pick themselves up. When you have a cheerful and supportive partner, those low days also turn to highs. We all hope for a person who would understand us completely and be by our side through thick and thin, especially the thin. If you're someone dealing with mental health issues you won't have to bear the burden entirely alone, as your partner is there every step of the way. All humans thrive when you show them kindness and accept them the way they are. 

Those in happy marriages build a culture of respect and appreciation very purposefully, psychologist John Gottman told The Atlantic. The happier couples look for things their partner is doing right and express their gratitude. When you have a person who makes you happy by your side, the struggles, internal and external, may not seem that hard to overcome. Knowing that your partner has your back is a great feeling. 

An artist, who goes by the pen name of 'lunarbaboon' on social media, has been sharing how his wife is always there to support him. Here are 20 illustrations that will warm your heart: 

1. When she says, "I think you're great"

2. When she shows you the marvelous things 

3. When she influences you to be amazing in return

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4. When she's just awesome 

5. When you just want to do things for her

6. When she is always honest with you 

7. When you realize you care more about her happiness than being right 

8. When she's always thankful no matter what you do

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9. When she breaks down your walls

10. When both of you want the same things

11. When she can recognize your dark moods easily 

12. When she is always appreciative of you  

13. When she thinks you look good no matter what

14. When you don't have to wear pants around her 

15. When she's always ready to talk it out

16. When she's the best friend you could ever want

17. When you love spending time with her 

18. When she sees the molehill that you think is a mountain

19. When you just love being cozy with her 

20. When both of you agree on how to parent 

References:

https://www.instagram.com/lunarbaboon/

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/happily-ever-after/372573/