Overworked taurus

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Any tips or ideas that would help out a taurus woman who is overworked and under-appreciated? I've offered to help but taurus are so independent and work oriented...she works all day and then doesn't want to do anything but rest when she gets home.

This girl is my best friend and I just am curious what would be the best, most meaningful way I can lighten her load and make her less stressed?
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Posted by P6X58DE
When she comes home automatically have things done, and make sure she has somewhere to rest and put her feet up, make sure the food and drink is already there for her, if she needs to bathe before hand.. have her bath ready, not hard to do... message her or call before at an appropriate time as to what time she will be home.

She will truly feel appreciated.
Second that. Make her feel supported by doing the little things. When the rainbow comes, she will pay you back with loyalty.

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Posted by Feral_doe
Find out what works best for her. Either through observation or asking her if she wants or needs something done.

It depends on the taurus what works best for them.

LadyNeptune suggested a spa treat. I know that for me, it's not what I'd want. When stressed and overworked, all I want is time to sleep or watch movies, read in a quiet environment.

Ask her.
Yes this is exactly her. She is going through a tough and stressful time but when I ask her, she will just say she's fine... then she either vents thru text or when I see her. Don't know what to do for someone who is so determined to take care of themselves, even when I know she truly wants someone there for her but she'd never say it
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Posted by Feral_doe
Find out what works best for her. Either through observation or asking her if she wants or needs something done.

It depends on the taurus what works best for them.

LadyNeptune suggested a spa treat. I know that for me, it's not what I'd want. When stressed and overworked, all I want is time to sleep or watch movies, read in a quiet environment.

Ask her.
Yes this is exactly her. She is going through a tough and stressful time but when I ask her, she will just say she's fine... then she either vents thru text or when I see her. Don't know what to do for someone who is so determined to take care of themselves, even when I know she truly wants someone there for her but she'd never say it

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typical Taurus - I've been there and done that - drop off some food for her so she doesn't have to cook - that is quite the luxury when she works so hard ...
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My partner is over-worked and under appreciated. He tells me one of the things he most appreciates about me is that I allow him to forget everything. I do this by when we are see each other I keep things light and fun. I let him talk about things, listen to whatever is on his mind, I don't push. We're affectionate with one another and laugh a lot.

He also tells me just being there helps him a great deal.
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Don't worry, you will not gain anything by trying to make their lives easier. Not even their family or ''best friends'' cares about, but if you do something, do not expect anything in return.



Taurus people think that doing something and expecting them to do the same, indicates that you have a bad character. (Someone have to tell: Not everyone like to be treated like a fool)

Something incomprehensible to me, because retribution creates the harmony and peace, two things they love.

But everything is oppressive, criminal and violent with them ... Be indifferent, cold and superficial and you will have their trust and eternal friendship.

They are the type that if you always remember them, buy a candy and offer the candy and they do not want the candy, but are obliged to accept (according to the high moral sense, education and kindness), they will find you a boring and ''oppressive'' person.
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Posted by littlebubble
Don't worry, you will not gain anything by trying to make their lives easier. Not even their family or ''best friends'' cares about, but if you do something, do not expect anything in return.



Taurus people think that doing something and expecting them to do the same, indicates that you have a bad character. (Someone have to tell: Not everyone like to be treated like a fool)

Something incomprehensible to me, because retribution creates the harmony and peace, two things they love.

But everything is oppressive, criminal and violent with them ... Be indifferent, cold and superficial and you will have their trust and eternal friendship.



You seem bitter.
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Posted by littlebubble
Don't worry, you will not gain anything by trying to make their lives easier. Not even their family or ''best friends'' cares about, but if you do something, do not expect anything in return.



Taurus people think that doing something and expecting them to do the same, indicates that you have a bad character. (Someone have to tell: Not everyone like to be treated like a fool)

Something incomprehensible to me, because retribution creates the harmony and peace, two things they love.

But everything is oppressive, criminal and violent with them ... Be indifferent, cold and superficial and you will have their trust and eternal friendship.



You seem bitter.

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It's just the truth. Nothing is good enough or pleasing, as my experience was like that. Buying food and offering was not worth anything and she say between the lines that I was trying to ''buy her'' with food.

I tried and I was treated like crap.

  Ask '' Hi, are you okay? '', is to press, Ok.

  Stop it, they are extremely critical, rational with silly things and hard to please and others are 'bitter', no one likes to take poison.
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If she is refusing your help, then she means it. You worry about her, but she clearly doesn't need any help if she directly assures that she is fine, and she certainly doesn't care about being "under-appreciated." We Taurus do like to handle work and problems on our own, as we don't want anyone to get involved in our things. We prefer to handle things our own way without bringing trouble to anybody else, in short. We don't really like having people work for us (we feel bad about it), and as slow workers we like to think about things our own way without depending on anyone.

Also, we don't really like to have drama in our lives. Drama is extremely annoying, which is why she may not be confrontational towards the people who do not appreciate her presence. She simply doesn't care about trouble and works hard, which seems really cool.
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Her thing when she gets in this mood is to say there isn't anything me or her can do about it.... so why does she vent to me then? How am I supposed to respond to that?
She vents because she wants you to listen. So just listen. You don't need to solve her problems for her. Don't be Mr fix it. Just let her talk and ask insightful questions.

Her talking about things is her way of de-stressing.
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So on top of all this, her dog is really sick and not doing too good...this is like her kid so she's is super depressed..not sleeping, eating, etc

I feel so helpless and I don't know what to do

I'm afraid if I tell her I'm here for her but don't do anything else, she will think I'm not doing anything so I don't know what to do or say ?
Why don't you try something crazy like saying "what can I do to help"?
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So on top of all this, her dog is really sick and not doing too good...this is like her kid so she's is super depressed..not sleeping, eating, etc

I feel so helpless and I don't know what to do

I'm afraid if I tell her I'm here for her but don't do anything else, she will think I'm not doing anything so I don't know what to do or say ?
Why don't you try something crazy like saying "what can I do to help"?
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I ask that all the time. She just says there isn't anything her and I can do. Like I said, she's very independent and I think she feels like it's a weakness to ask for help
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This thread is beginning to sound more about your feelings than hers.
How so? I'm genuinely trying to help
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yeah, help yourself that is. this is becoming a thread for you to complain that she is not reacting in a way appropriate to your feelings.

her behaviour makes you feel useless

her behaviour makes you feel rejected

you worry that you won't appear caring enough

her behaviour makes you feel frustrated

her behaviour makes you feel helpless

her behaviour makes you feel insecure