since you shared so much, let me share where i'm coming from with this.
like i mentioned earlier, we aren't perfect. sometimes my Wife will do or say something that gets me to *feel* disrespected.
in the past, this would cause me to withdraw (drawing boundaries), which would escalate the tension.
now, despite feeling hurt and disrespected, i continue to stay close, i continue to pour love into Her, i choose to stay loving. because i know that She loves me. i still feel loved by Her.
the end result is that She ends up acknowledging what happened, making amends, and respecting me more for staying consistent and connected.
i'm not sure if this is a result of the dynamic we share or emotional maturity, or something else. but it makes made me wonder about the relationship between feeling respected and feeling loved.
@earthcuddle just because you shared with me too
thanks, gentlemen~! <3
