this is interesting. i think it can be generalized. not just for ongoing rough situations but even for someone having a rough day, or a rough moment.
in that moment who are the people in the circles around me. and in whose outer circles am i?
in a married couple the partners are usually supporting each other. so they are in each others outer circles.
if my wife had a rough day then her circle takes precedence, and it's my job to comfort her. if i had a rough experience then i seek comfort from my wife. now my circle matters more for the moment.
in that moment who are the people in the circles around me. and in whose outer circles am i?
in a married couple the partners are usually supporting each other. so they are in each others outer circles.
if my wife had a rough day then her circle takes precedence, and it's my job to comfort her. if i had a rough experience then i seek comfort from my wife. now my circle matters more for the moment.