Share Current Emotions
Go deeper than 'fine' or 'good'
Share Current Emotions
Most of us learned to give surface-level answers to “How are you?” But intimacy requires going deeper. Today you’ll practice naming and sharing your actual emotional state, not just your social response.
Specific emotion words help your partner understand your inner world more clearly. “Overwhelmed” gives different information than “stressed,” and “hopeful” conveys something different than “good.” The more precisely you can identify what you’re feeling, the more your partner can empathize and support you.
The goal isn’t to fix each other’s emotions, but to create space where all feelings are welcome and witnessed. This acceptance builds the safety needed for even deeper sharing in the future.
Click to track your progress through the 30-day journey
Steps to Follow
- 1 Each person shares one current emotion beyond surface level
- 2 Explain what's behind that feeling
- 3 Partner responds with: 'Thank you for sharing that with me'
- 4 No fixing or advice, just acceptance
Examples
- "Anxious, excited, overwhelmed, grateful, uncertain, hopeful"
Success Looks Like
You both share a real emotion and feel accepted