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The talk

3 replies

HampshireMummyof2 · 14/03/2023 20:08

I need to have the talk with my partner of 20 years. Feel so nervous and worried that I will wimp out of it or that he will bombard me with comebacks and that I will loose my voice.
How do I make sure that I stay on track and have the courage to follow it through?

OP posts:

Hummusanddipdip · 14/03/2023 20:10

I would bullet point everything you want to say, it should help you keep on track. I find it much easier to go through everything if I've written it down.

AnneLovesGilbert · 14/03/2023 20:18

Pick a good time. No distractions. Ask to say your piece before he interrupts.

Are you planning to dump him?

motherofkevinnotperry · 14/03/2023 20:21

Remember the talk needs to go both ways! Say your bit but give him chance to have his say. However, no shouting, blaming or name calling allowed.

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