Human lessons from Canine Companions
I learn a lot from the behavior of my dogs. The two of them are best buddies. For about a week, however; they didn't even interact with each other. They slept on opposite sides of the sofa (yes, they own the sofa) they ate separately, and would not even cross each other's path. I have a center island in the kitchen - one would walk on one side, the other on the other side. I don't even know what caused this "rift" they were having.
Then one day - it was over. They started playing again, cuddling up to each other and washing each others eyes (licking of the face is a genuinely loving gesture one dog will do for the other). It was if nothing had happened and all was back to normal.
Now, I figure it this way: they just left each other alone to sort out their little doggie thoughts. They didn't feel the need to "FIX" it, they just went off into their own worlds, yet still managed to live in the same space. Then, it's as if they said "fine, we're done", and kissed and made up. They love each other that much.
I thought, well - heck, if dogs can co-exist without throwing scarstic commentary in the way, and just allow each other to figure it out on their own then why can't people that live in the same space respect each other enough to do this? Sometimes, people just don't know what "happened" they just know that they are in a crabby mood or something OTHER than the significant other got their goat, and they just want some alone time.
Living in the same space with someone requires respect. And if your partner needs some alone time (or if you do) then take it. It doesn't mean that you have to be a brat about it - just think like a dog: Go on about your daily business, create your own bubble and live in it until things work out. No need to "talk" or "fix".....You, too, can just figure it out and it will be fine.
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Make it a GREAT day!
Available for your calls this morning, and back on later this evening,
Sending you angels,
Jane