<human>: Hi all,

When I meant my partner he was unemployed and I was working 2 jobs and studying for my masters degree. Since then I've graduated (!!!) and he's been gainfully employed (!!!) which are great steps. 

I am currently looking for a job that will offer more financial stability and he's looking into graduate school himself. We live separately but are looking into getting a space together when our leases run out.

His stress manifests in a shortness of temper and a grumpy attitude. He's mentioned before having "compassion fatigue".

He works with individuals with developmental disabilities. this is an area he's worked in for some time now and really enjoys it. However, this position is leaving him spread too thin, stressed and irritable. He hardly has time to take care of himself or his needs. Additionally, my depression/anxiety get particularly bad in the wintertime (running outside is my outlet) so I feel sensitive to his stress. 

We have spoken about this, but like anything it's a process and one conversation won't fix it, so I'm doing a little research/collecting advice.

QUESTION: how have you balance taking care of your personal needs while still being sensitive and supportive to a overwhelmed partner (specifically when you don't live together)?

Can you condense the text into a few key points?
<bot>: my partner is overwhelmed and stress by his current situation. I'm looking for advice for balancing my personal needs and supporting him.