Posted by shortelise on August 27, 2004, at 0:09:33
In reply to need to rant, posted by JenStar on August 25, 2004, at 1:32:29
When one person in a relationship changes, the other person must too. Have you changed so much that your relationship now needs to evolve?
My husband and I have discovered that we talk well while walking. When we find we are frustrated and exasperated with each other, we often go for a walk and tell each other what's really going on. It's less threatening to talk while walking, there's the fulfillment of the flight reaction, and less intense eye contact, which can be stressful.
Also, when things are hard at work, my husband will sometimes try to get it out by being fed up with me when it has nothing to do with me. Walking and talking about what's going on at work can be so helpful for us both.
Hope this might help.
ShortE
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