Communication key to helping relationship work
Danielle Allen and Tyler Psencik met in high school gym class.
“We moved in together about six months ago. When our lease is up in December we plan to move back with my mother, because my parents recently separated and she’s got a five-bedroom house to herself.
“They co-parented together for several years. They were legally together for financial purposes, I guess you could say, so it was a mutual understanding. They’re quote-unquote ‘dating’ right now, while trying to work out their problems.”
How do you feel about that?
“I think it’s good for them. They fought a lot. Well, I wouldn’t say fight, especially not in front of me. But they bickered. Now they’re getting along a lot better, so I think it’s working out for the best.”
How might their situation impact your relationship?
“I want to be sure to communicate better, instead of bottling up everything. If something’s bothering me I’ll let him know, and I hope he’ll do the same. You know, say ‘stop that’ or ‘hey, let’s talk about this.’ Instead of just letting it go, letting it go, letting it go, it’s best to get everything out in the open.”
— Danielle Allen
