It’s not breaking the eggs that does the lasting harm; its the continual walking eggshells. Emotional damage has a way of lingering in the times between resentful, angry, or abusive flare-ups. The empty, dull ache of unhappiness is most accurately measured in the accumulative effect of these small moments of disconnection, isolation, and dread.
The following quiz reveals what it feels like to walk on eggshells day after day. Read it aloud the objectivity in hearing your own voice say the words especially your answers is the first step toward healing.
Walking on Eggshells Quiz
Please put a check mark next to your answer.
I am anxious, nervous, or worried about my partner’s:
Attitude
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Resentment
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Anger
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Sarcasm
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Criticism
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Glares
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the time____
Frowns
Never ____Sometimes____Most of the...