Walking. On. Eggshells.
Walking. A. Tightrope.
Both wordings conjure an immediate mental image. In marriage, neither is positive.
In Great Marriage, they are avoided.
Realistically, we know they exist. Many couples come to counseling in a state of walking on eggshells. They might be tip-toeing their way around a particular issue, or they could have adapted this interactive manner as a lifestyle. Initially, these interactions may have seemed like a good idea, but it makes for stressful, hard work. Eggshells are crunchy and difficult to step on or around. Symbolically, they make a true mess. It is difficult to address an issue that you can’t name, say aloud, or discuss.
A tightrope is exhausting. Absolutely exhausting. People find that magnifying every step taken is a quick way to lose spontaneity, fun, forgiveness, grace, and themselves within the relationship. Interacting in the way of tightrope walking is all about navigating life in a way that avoids anything that cannot be controlled. This makes it not only exhausting, but also impossible. This leads to true stress. It can also be the forerunner to
