Morning Rhubarbdragon, I am so sorry to hear about your partner, my situation is different to yours as I am the one with terminal cancer, over 2 years now and like you have had to put up with the, "mean well comments" all that time, my family and best friends are wonderful as they know and understand me and it was easy to get past the unhelpful or insensitive comments, I do understand it's difficult for others to relate to you and your condition, and in the beginning I did explain to some how their comments were not only unhelpful but could be a little hurtful or insensitive, many took this the wrong way so now I just switch off, either ignore what they say, immediately change the subject, or give a quick short response, I'm fine, ok or still here, and walk away, my best wishes to you both. lot's of hugs

Eddie xx

Good morning Eddie

Thank you for taking time to share your experience. 

I really appreciate 

Good morning Eddie

Thank you for taking time to share your experience. 

I really appreciate