Seeing your man unwell and feeling powerless as you watch him slowly improve is one of the worst feelings in the world. If you’re having this issue with your spouse or sweetheart, you should know that there’s more you can do than simply inquire about his feelings. Take a look at some of the things you could do to cheer up a sick partner.

Remind him to put the phone away and rest – If he’s confined to the bed, he might be too preoccupied with gaming or binge-watching his favorite show. Excessive screen time, on the other hand, is harmful to everyone, especially when they are ill. To get some good old rest, tell him to put the PlayStation, phone, or laptop away. It will assist him in feeling rejuvenated when he wakes up.

Send him a care package or perhaps even healthy food – Being sick in bed may make life monotonous for some people, so sending them a care package containing board games, his favorite cookies, scented candles, and possibly even a perfume could brighten their day. You can always send him his favorite snacks if he’s allowed to eat junk food.

Give him a relaxing massage. Consider how fantastic a massage from you feels while he’s in peak physical condition, then double that by a trillion when he’s weak, fatigued, and unable to move a muscle.

As much as possible, empathize. Men, in general, are unable to cope with pain or illness in the same manner that women do.