The Mental Emotional Health Blog

I’m a firm believer that neither person in a relationship should be held accountable for their mood for the first 30 minutes after waking up. It’s rare that a person’s brain is at full capacity, with the adaptability to perfectly navigate a conversation with a loved one.

That doesn’t give anyone the excuse to criticize, yell, demean, or abuse anyone for that first half-hour. I’m just talking about moodiness that may include groaning, yawning, sour facial expressions, empty stares (not directly at anyone), and grumbling to yourself audibly.

For a healthy relationship, it isn’t necessary for a couple to resolve all of their differences. But they do need to be able to move forward together despite differences.