Don't Try This at Home Quotes

“This situation usually stems from one partner's desire to spend time with the other partner and nothing more. What started out as an innocent intention to have a nice day together can become a nightmare of attacks, screaming, crying, and long phone calls wherein the subject matter dances around the idea of breaking up and character assassinations. Ironically, these conversations can last up to three times longer than any original plan would have.”
― Dave Navarro, Don't Try This at Home: A Year in the Life of Dave Navarro

“When our sexual sense of self becomes threatened, our abilities to maintain true intimacy become challenged. Fear takes over and runs the show. When I let fear run the show, the show pretty much sucks. I have found that the best way to avoid fear's control is to confront my fears, not my partner. In fact, sharing my fears with my partner usually takes the power out of them and at the same time opens a door communication and mutual intimacy.”
― Dave Navarro, Don't Try This at Home: A Year in the Life of Dave Navarro

“Lack of communication can be a ruthless killer of intimacy. Defending, arguing, and the illusion of "sides" are just a few of the characteristics that some of us possess when in the throes of conflict.”
― Dave Navarro, Don't Try This at Home: A Year in the Life of Dave Navarro