00:00My love, if I'm stepping away from an argument, why do I need to tell you how long I'll be gone?
00:04Because it helps me adjust my expectations.
00:06If you leave without letting me know when we'll be able to work through it,
00:08it creates a power imbalance in the relationship.
00:10You get to take time for you, but I'm left pending and stressing out.
00:14While it's my job to manage my own emotions,
00:16the expectation is that you'll return to the conversation,
00:18as opposed to engaging in avoidance behaviors.
00:21This helps me respect the space that you're taking,
00:23and it helps maintain the balance between us.
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