Ep. 416: How Much Venting Is Too Much Venting?

We all need to vent about the shitty moments in our lives, but there’s a thin line between venting and complaining. Our partners are often our sounding boards to life’s frustrations, but what do you do when your partner says you’re too negative? How can you tell what the right amount of venting is, or the right time to do it? Your partner should be able to hold space for you, but they’re only human, too, and sometimes they just want to fix it, but don’t know how.A problem-solver’s frustration [2:52]The thin line between venting and complaining [6:51]Seasons of extra stress [7:58]Viewing your partner in absolutes [10:44]See things from the other’s perspective [14:13]Venting doesn’t need to be a long conversation [15:29]Timing matters, too [17:42]Surfing the discomfort [20:24]It’s okay to defend yourself! [22:29]Get a personalized playlist for all your fav podcast topics!thebestlifepodcast.com/playlist Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcastFOLLOW JILL: @jillfitFOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcomYou can also follow us on Facebook@Jill Coleman@Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy