Jesus. I was reading DW17’s thread and the talk getting lawyers, negotiating caused to start having anxiety/tearing up. God damn I’m a wimp.
Nope. We all have stuffed emotions that need to come out. Things will trigger them. You also have empathy.
There are safe ways to let out your repressed emotions. A good cry when/where it is safe is healthy. I always feel better after a good cry. Some do it in the shower or in their car in an empty parking lot. I have not done a "rage room" but my step daughter and I are planning on doing one. Sounds like a great way to let out some anger.
During this phase of your relations, learning to completely maintain your emotional responses when interacting with her is most likely best. Always calm.
