every time you replace “this is hard” with “what’s the first step?” you shift brain activity from your amygdala (fear) to your prefrontal cortex (problem-solving).
that’s neuroplasticity in real time.
Having an emotionally mature partner is a blessing.
To be able to say "Hey, this bothers me" & seeing the change almost instantaneously is really top tier.
3 kids together
Married for 11 years
Dated since we were in college
Known and liked her since I was 9
And she still gives me butterflies when she compliments me and hugs me 🥰