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As a Sandwiched Boomer with lots on your plate and the pressure that comes with that, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and take it out on your partner? This sort of psychological flooding can lead to the ‘fight or flight’ response. When this process is activated in relationships, tensions are high and communication stalls. And there is a ripple effect – it becomes difficult to listen, to think clearly and certainly to resolve disagreements. If you stay and ‘fight,’ you may release pent up feelings but will make comments you … Continue reading →