Maverick Life: Wellness: Relationship time-out By Stefan Blom
In the beginning of our relationship, my husband and I had a fight in front of my family during a summer holiday. It was embarrassing to argue in front of my family and obviously stressful for everyone present. We were responsible for spoiling the mood during a relaxing family lunch and creating unnecessary tension.
At times like these, you should learn to calm down, gather your thoughts and decide when you both think it might be a good time to talk. You might be wondering then, when is a good time to have that talk? Most couples I meet live very full and stressful lives. The secret is to book a time in your busy schedules for talking and to create a safe space for doing so. In this way you honour your love and respect your relationship by giving it the time and importance it deserves.
When you put a topic on the shelf because you’re too upset to talk right then and there, it’s best not to leave it there for more than 24 to 48 hours. Your promise to each other is that you’ll pick up the conversation within the next day or two. The sooner you’re ready to talk, the better.
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