A supportive partner can help a person stick to restrictive diets and exercise regimens, for instance.

With the rise of the Romantic ballerina, the male dancer was reduced to being simply a supportive partner.

His judgment was that the government went from being a supportive partner to being a strict creditor.

Mr. Kurtis also credits A&E with being a supportive partner.

"But research shows that women are least likely to be distressed if they have a job, a supportive partner and autonomy and flexibility at work."

In a role debut, Otto Neubert was an eager, supportive partner.

Lack of emotional support, including lack of a supportive partner or conflict with your partner.

Many women in this position nonetheless experience loneliness and discouragement, largely due to difficulty in finding companionable and supportive partners.

In spite of their separations, they remained loyal and supportive partners one to another for half a century.

She has nothing to do with her family and, through the Internet, has found a supportive partner.