Being an adult means examining your role when problems arise. Many of us were raised to never deal with emotions, so addressing them in an adult relationship is uncomfortable. However, it’s a necessary part of an overall healthy relationship. The next time something comes up, notice the story you tell yourself about your and your partner’s emotions pertaining to the issue. By noticing the story in your mind, you can name it. From there, you’ll be more capable of having a productive conversation instead of acting on the old story that talking through issues involving emotions is always a bad
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