There are many differences in how emotions are expressed. While there are no ‘right’ ways to express emotion, often one partner may feel very uneasy with how the other expresses emotions. There is also considerable variance in the capacities of any two individuals to respond to emotion – both their own and that of others. One person may be quite comfortable in expressing anger, for example, even becoming quite animated. If a partner is unused to this, the tone of voice may appear threatening. Tears can be experienced by a partner as manipulative because they trigger guilt; they can be … Continue reading Sharing and expressing emotions