long–suf·fer·ing 
/ˈlɑ:ŋˌsʌfərɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈlɑ:ŋˌsʌfərɪŋ/ adjective : suffering for a long time without complaining : very patient during difficult times
▪ his forgiving and long-suffering wife ▪ When the Red Sox won the World Series, their long-suffering fans could finally celebrate.
▪ his forgiving and long-suffering wife ▪ When the Red Sox won the World Series, their long-suffering fans could finally celebrate.
