One of the consequences of arousing passion is that it brings baggage with it. Part of that baggage includes the desperate actions concerning your marriage. The desperate actions lead to what many refer to as ‘fighting dirty’. The term is used in referring to the gut-wrenching actions taken in attempts at holding onto your marriage while your spouse is showing a determined effort in dissolving your marriage.
When the two of you are at cross-purposes and feeling desperate, you act accordingly. At those times, emotions and fears are driving what you do instead of logic and rational thinking. You say things and do things with emotional intent. You want an intense connection with your spouse, whether it’s positive or negative. In those times of fighting dirty, you seek after reactions.
In a twisted way, those passionate reactions reaffirm that you’re still alive, yet in the process end up hurting each other on a very deep level. This is part of the passion paradox.
The passion paradox behind dirty fighting is that you experience love and hate at the same time. When you have those mixed feelings, it leaves you confused about the experience. You want to know whether it’s positive or negative that you’re experiencing.
This comes up with affairs since they stir up passions at a very deep level. Those animal-like feelings that come out do so with the intensity of a wild animal being set free.
At those times you may think your spouse is attacking you when the reality is that they’re desperately reaching out to connect with you. Misunderstanding those times leads to further conflicts.
The consequence of arousing passion in an affair situation is that it can also lead to hurtful behaviors towards each other. When emotions are running high and logic is thrown out the window, it becomes easy to act impulsively and say things that may cause harm. This is why it’s important to recognize when you are fighting dirty and take steps to prevent it from happening.
If you’re caught up in one of those dirty fighting cycles, it’s time to bring in help in getting past this speed bump in your relationship. The best way of moving past those situations is by bringing in some temporary help.
If your marriage needs help in moving past the dirty fighting episodes, contact me about a consultation package. I’ve had some openings in my schedule so there are some times available. Contact me at Jeff@RestoreTheFamily.com to schedule a consultation or counseling.
Keeping It Real,
Jeff
