For men, helping their partner deal with stress is good for their self esteem. That is what a recent study has found. Men feel a bit better when they help their partner handle stress. On the other hand, women also had benefits and felt better when they were helped. When people are in a relationship they need to help each other.

Key Takeaways:

• Is your partner dealing with bouts of depression? Try easing his/her stress as it may also boost your self-esteem, researchers suggest.
• The findings showed that a man’s feelings of self-esteem gets a boost from supporting a depressed partner.
• receiving support from their partner led to increased self-esteem and reduced depression in the future.

“For women, receiving support from their partner led to increased self-esteem and reduced depression in the future.”

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/helping-their-partner-deal-with-stress-is-good-for-mens-self-esteem-says-study/articleshow/57097569.cms