Eating disorders often make it difficult to both start and maintain a romantic relationship. They also commonly hinder healthy relationships, fostering dependency, vulnerability, and increasing the risk of abuse and mistreatment, for example. However, despite these difficulties, partners, as well as family and friends, can provide crucial emotional support that contributes to a positive recovery outcome. Some tips include:

• Having accurate information about eating disorders.
• Accept that you cannot cure the affected person.
• Trust and collaborate with professional teams.
• To preserve a life that is as normal as possible.
• Maintaining a balance of roles within the couple.
• Remember the importance of good communication.