DP and I seem to have grown apart of late. We get wound up, we blank each other, we get more and more resentful and then we lash out at each other and neither of us have a clue where the other is coming from. We had a huge falling out last night, at the bottom line is that he doesn't think we have a future or anything left to fight for. I think we really do, and whole situation is making me uncharacteristically angry.
I've set about arranging a free day for us on Sunday, minus DCs, for us to sit down and really thrash it out. The main problem we have is that of communication. I get very emotional and am not easily angered, I hate confrontation and clam up when put on the spot to try and explain how I feel or why I feel it.
Basically, I'm looking for some tips on effective communication. I know we have so much to give each other and I want to fight my corner for the sake of our relationship and actually get us to see where the other is coming from.
Relate is an option, of course, but I'd rather try and get us to open each other by ourselves, because I really think it's something we should be able to do.
Does anyone have any tips?
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egnahceman · 26/08/2009 12:06
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