Chrome, I'm not talking about making your problems hers, or asking her to solve anything. It is just about sharing your feelings to let her know where your mind is at. e.g., I'm disappointed with myself for withdrawing from the R. I know I am doing it, but I can't seem to help myself. Just your feelings Chrome, stated in a loving way and carefully to not place any blame.
I understand that sentiment GGB, and I truly have tried to make such statements. I may not have succeeded though. The problem has been on a number of occasions that despite me attempting to carefully craft a non-blaming statement, she still gets defensive about it, and then I'll usually say something like "YOU are the one who is making this an attack on you." And then she stop listening.
Chrome
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"