DB'ing in Reverse...

[Jamesjohn]

Here’s something else to think about. An OR talk isn’t the same thing as dumping on your SO. It doesn’t even necessarily mean making your needs known. Your R with your Has so many facets. And they’re not all bad either! OR talks can be joyful “connecting” times.

First you have to think of the good aspects of your R. Then, all ya gotta do is talk about them.

Wow, Andy! Not much more that I can add to THAT wisdom!

Unless if it's just to say that maybe practicing talking about the "good OR stuff" might help to make both partners feel more at ease, and safer, about talking about the "bad OR stuff".

Establishing, or re-establishing, some kind of connection.