Episode #27: My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our Marriage

 

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My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our Marriage

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Steve Young

EPISODE OVERVIEW

My husband, Steve Young, and I have a candid discussion about our origin story, detailing our lives before we met; first impressions upon meeting each other, and the challenges we experience as a couple, who have been married for more than 21 years. We talk about our differences being an HSP and non-HSP, and how we navigate those areas.

HIGHLIGHTS

• We discuss how we met, and our first perceptions of each other
•  Living as an HSP with a non-HSP
•  We share different examples of how we are wired differently, and how differences in our family upbringing may have contributed to our wiring
•  The traits that we love about our partners can also be the traits that just drive us crazy sometimes
•  We discuss the ways that we navigate those moments of frustration or tension
• We share specific examples, from both perspectives, of when the differences in our personalities create challenging situations
• Communication is key – Discussing and naming our feelings and fears
• Steve shares his thoughts about learning I was a Highly Sensitive Person–we look back on our relationship after learning this
• We talk about how being able to name the challenges we experience has helped with acceptance in our daily lives
• We discuss the importance of recognizing and honoring each other’s differences