Relationships are expected to be supportive.
Brenda's boyfriend Mike comes home in tears one day after work because a coworker was being mean to him.
Brenda wants Mike to stop crying.
Brenda hugs Mike tenderly and consoles him, reassuring him that everything will be okay.
Brenda tells Mike to stop crying and quit being such a baby.
Mike feels supported and immediately his mood is improved as he quickly forgets about the incident at work.
Mike feels even worse and shuts himself in the bedroom to wallow in sadness and self pity.