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My bf has been putting in a ton of effort to reconnect with God. He’s so proud of himself and I’m happy he feels connected again! I want show him I support his journey despite my own struggles. How can I best do that? Are gifts appropriate or do I say it?
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Anonymous 9w

A simple but memorable gift would be really cool. Maybe a small necklace or bracelet with a cross on it would be awesome to receive. Or a new bible or bookmark or something similar would also be nice.

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Anonymous 9w

Just go to church and stuff like that with him. It's rly that simple

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Anonymous 9w

Even just saying words of encouragement and expressing how proud of him you are will go a long way. Good that your bf is prioritizing his faith!

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Anonymous 9w

im not a man but i think all of these answers have smth in common. theyre all based on our individual preferences for receiving love. what would be most meaningful to him is going to be based on how *he* prefers to receive love. if he values praise/words of affirmation, give those. if he values quality time, go to church w him like someone else said. if he values acts of service, maybe do smth to make the process that much easier for him showing him u see how hard hes working. etc etc

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Anonymous 9w

Not my tea, but give him a bible? It’s what my school did when we graduated. I’d suggest the NRSV version.

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Anonymous 9w

Get him a bible

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Anonymous 9w

Remind him periodically that you’re proud of him. It goes farther than you know.

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Anonymous 9w

Ezekiel 23:20

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 9w

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 9w

Not advice is just how you actually fully support someone

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Anonymous replying to -> orange_joyful_cat44 9w

My, idk why i said not

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Anonymous replying to -> orange_joyful_cat44 9w

well obviously but theyre asking for smth special they can do. i assume theyre a normal supportive partner😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 9w

The question is how can I "be there" for him. Literally all she has to be there. She doesn't have to buy him anything or do anything to crazy

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Anonymous replying to -> orange_joyful_cat44 9w

its fine i think we're interpreting the question in two diff ways

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