Kati, what a raw and honest piece. It really shows the complexities and struggles of relationships, especially when communication and boundaries are lacking. Thanks for this ð
Boundaries and communication are, Iâve found, the most difficult areas to navigate in a relationship. What has made it hard for me is the fact that I grew up in a family that could not manage these things. I had to learn them later in life. This piece is raw and honest. Kati, you are a talented writer. You have a gift for sharing your struggles and joys, without denying one or the other. Big hugs to you.ðĨ°âĪïļð
Wow thanks for sharing such a vulnerable piece. This was very raw. Sadly my husband and I are in a roommate marriage after 25 years and it is because we failed at communication and I was an extreme people pleaser (he is too) so we did not even exert boundaries. I have them firmed up now, and he does respect them. However, resentments have built over the years. I am not sure if leaving will ever be realistic because our finances are intertwined. The bright side is that he gives me the space I need, as I virtually do my own thing all of the time anyway.
Is it the oil from the drilling rig that lubricates the relationship?
If I'm honest, I have to admit that in some ways it truly is. ðĪŠ
Kati, what a raw and honest piece. It really shows the complexities and struggles of relationships, especially when communication and boundaries are lacking. Thanks for this ð
"Complexities and struggles" is a very generous way of putting it. Last night the words that came to mind were "turmoil and despondency."
Thank you so much for your time and your comment!
Familiar and also stunningly unfamiliar territory covered here. Thanks for sharing.
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Boundaries and communication are, Iâve found, the most difficult areas to navigate in a relationship. What has made it hard for me is the fact that I grew up in a family that could not manage these things. I had to learn them later in life. This piece is raw and honest. Kati, you are a talented writer. You have a gift for sharing your struggles and joys, without denying one or the other. Big hugs to you.ðĨ°âĪïļð
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Hugs right back to you!
Wow thanks for sharing such a vulnerable piece. This was very raw. Sadly my husband and I are in a roommate marriage after 25 years and it is because we failed at communication and I was an extreme people pleaser (he is too) so we did not even exert boundaries. I have them firmed up now, and he does respect them. However, resentments have built over the years. I am not sure if leaving will ever be realistic because our finances are intertwined. The bright side is that he gives me the space I need, as I virtually do my own thing all of the time anyway.