Is she Overreacting or Just Hurt?

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A man stares at his dripping faucet.
He grabs a hammer, thinking, “I’ll fix this in no time.”
One strong whack later, water sprays everywhere.

The problem? He didn’t address the actual leak, he just made it worse.

Marriage works the same way.

When your wife shares her emotions, jumping in with solutions is like whacking a leaky faucet with a hammer. It might feel productive to you, but to her, it only makes things worse.

Logic vs. Emotion: Why Husbands Struggle

You’re wired to fix things, it’s what you do. She says, “I feel like we’re disconnected,” and your brain screams, “Fix it now!”

So, you respond with logic:

• “That’s not what I meant.”

• “Here’s why I did it.”

• “You’re overthinking this!”

She doesn’t hear reassurance; she feels invalidated.

For her, it’s not about the words you say; it’s about how your response makes her feel.

When You Stick to Logic:

• She feels unheard. Your words reinforce the idea that her feelings are “wrong.”

• Distance grows. Instead of connection, you create space between you.

• Frustration turns into silence. And silence? That’s where resentment festers.

When You Respond with Empathy:

(You stop solving and start understanding):

• Her guarded looks soften. The tension in her face starts to fade.

• Her smile becomes genuine. Not the polite one she uses at work, the real one you fell for.

• Her tone changes. She stops snapping and starts speaking with warmth.

Here’s the Truth:

When she shares her feelings, she isn’t asking for a solution, she’s looking for connection.
She wants to know: Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter to you?

The moment you stop trying to fix and start showing her that her emotions have value, everything begins to change.

• Those silent dinners start to fill with laughter.

• The cold distance turns into shared moments.

• You start seeing her look at you with curiosity instead of frustration.

"What if she’s overreacting?", I hear you ask
If your biggest client calls in a panic, do you dismiss their concerns or figure out what’s wrong before it costs you the account?

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Until Next Time,

Klaudia

P.S. Want to know how to navigate chaos in your relationship? Check out the Joker’s lesson

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