"I do wish I could just rest (meaning only fast) but I must work, I don't have any vacation time."
I see i see. Yes it's a much more difficult challenge when you have to work. If lifting a liter bottle of water to your mouth is difficult and getting distilled water from the store is a massive chore, how do you manage to work 40 hours per week? :).
"Don't get me wrong, my partner is being very kind and generous... he's definitely looking out for me."
This sounds great and i didn't assume otherwise. Just wanted to ease his mind (and yours) about the light headedness. Is he a faster too?