When I have an issue
with one of my romance novel plots,
the first person
I talk about it with
is my husband.
He’s not a writer.
He’s not even a reader.
He definitely doesn’t read romance novels.
I’m not looking for input
(though he gives it
and I listen).
By talking through the problem,
I usually find my own solution.
Whom I talk it over with
doesn’t change this solution
but it DOES change my relationship
with this person.
My husband feels included.
He feels important
in the loop,
involved.
One of my buddies
talks through (child appropriate) business issues
with her children.
She’s been doing this
since they were babies.
Her children feel like
they’re an important part
of their mommy’s business.
Whom you talk problems through with
matters.
Make these talks count.