There is obviously a risk of this upsetting her but does this go against DB principles?
What goes against DB principles is worrying about upsetting her or not. You cannot control her reactions and emotions. Stop trying. Do what you need to do. How she reacts is how she reacts. Remember, her actions and words should have zero effect on you emotionally. That is what you are trying to achieve.
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