How to deal with an inexpressive partner?

[Anonymous]

[kylee2437]

You have to give comfortability to them expressing their emotions. Maybe asking questions that invite their opinions / feelings into things

[BarryLiverstone]

More details, how are they unable to express?

[Asker]

They are hesitant to express that they miss me or love me

[BarryLiverstone]

One thing that helped me is allowing a space to express any emotions (good and bad) and promising to not feel angry or hold it against me later. I didn’t used to express much as I feared getting in trouble or feared she would leave me. Have you talked to them about emotional expression and the fears associated with that vulnerability?

[BarryLiverstone]

Have they ever said they love you?

[Asker]

Yes they have

[BarryLiverstone]

So they are not always hesitant

[Asker]

Not really. I feel I shouldn't force them to talk about it. They might tell me whenever they feel right without me coaxing them into telling me about their struggle. I might be wrong though. Do you think I should ask them?

[BarryLiverstone]

I’m not sure I understand or I’m confused. Like no you shouldn’t force anything. Go ahead and follow me here so we can chat and I can be more helpful. Not sure if you are wrong until I understand

[KasiKesh]

you should take a step

[Clyde_123]

Dump him

[In_Trance]

dump him