A breast cancer diagnosis always creates calendaring challenges. Time becomes one of the primary stress points for couples. There are decisions to be made, but waiting is not always an option. And once the cogs begin to turn in the surgery and treatment mill, a day can go by very quickly with seemingly little to show for it.
There are ways, however, that men can help to make time a friend instead of an enemy.
For example, men can help to coordinate the calendar (and the calendaring). Appointments can be recorded, reminders posted, and childcare can be arranged. Men can also help in this arena by making sure that she carves out time for herself.
She will also appreciate a man who can save time by making those arduous phone calls to the insurance company, cooking a few dinners, and packing overnight bags. Likewise, making coffee in the morning or creating special times throughout the day can be very meaningful.
Finally, men can try to use their vacation and sick leave at strategic times. This type of attention will actually create special moments instead of stressful situations.
So . . . make time a friend. Take time out of the stressful mix.
There are ways, however, that men can help to make time a friend instead of an enemy.
For example, men can help to coordinate the calendar (and the calendaring). Appointments can be recorded, reminders posted, and childcare can be arranged. Men can also help in this arena by making sure that she carves out time for herself.
She will also appreciate a man who can save time by making those arduous phone calls to the insurance company, cooking a few dinners, and packing overnight bags. Likewise, making coffee in the morning or creating special times throughout the day can be very meaningful.
Finally, men can try to use their vacation and sick leave at strategic times. This type of attention will actually create special moments instead of stressful situations.
So . . . make time a friend. Take time out of the stressful mix.
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