13 Ways to Support Your Partner When They're Unemployed

When your partner comes home and reveals the shocking news that they've been laid off, let go, fired, or any of the other terms for that big, ugly word "unemployed," it can be tricky to go into straight into supportive partner mode.

Most of our reactions are a mixture of sadness, anxiety, and a tiny bit of freaking out about how this might change your relationship, your financial security, and, well, your life. This is totally normal, but it's important to remember your partner is likely feeling way worse about the situation. Here's how you can ​help.

From Redbook