HOW TO HANDLE A LAY-OFF

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR DEALING WITH YOUR MAN IF HE'S LAID-OFF FROM WORK:

According to the Bureau of Labor, 74% of all job layoffs since December of 2007 have belonged to MEN. That means there's a LOT of unemployed guys out there.

-Anyway, ladies, if YOUR guy's job was a casualty of the recession, here are some tips to help you deal with him so you don't drive each other crazy.

#1.) Encourage him: The average guy doesn't care if the entire world is against him, so long as YOU are for him. So let him know where you stand, and that you believe in him.

#2.) Don't push: Losing a job is a traumatic experience. Let your guy know that you're there to listen IF he wants to talk.

#3.) Be there for him: It's the easiest thing in the world, but just hanging out with your guy shows him you're there for him.

#4.) Offer physical support: Chances are your guy is pretty down. But do you know what will cheer him up! (Wink wink)

#5.) Don't blame him: Seriously, the poor guy feels bad enough already. Try to remind yourself that it's not his fault he lost his job. He's just an innocent victim of a terrible situation. (U.S. News & World Report)