The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again

by Catherine Price

Once I had calmed down and apologized for the book-throwing, I explained to my husband what had made me upset: while I truly appreciated all the execution that he did, I still felt that I was the one bearing the brunt of the conception and planning. He listened to me and shared that he, too, occasionally felt resentful about the invisible work he did that I didn’t always acknowledge (e.g., nearly everything involving home repair). He suggested that we have a regular coffee date on Monday mornings to go over our plans for the week and divide up our responsibilities more clearly. Over the months that followed, our levels of resentment lowered dramatically, which in turn created space for both of us—both independently and together—to seek opportunities for True Fun. To me it was proof that even in strong relationships, there may be work to do to create an emotional environment that’s conducive to True Fun.