Antony: Earlier today, I snapped at my mom over something completely trivial.
If it had been a stranger in that same situation, I would’ve just taken a deep breath.
I kept thinking about it afterward—how I have the least self-control with the people I love most.
It’s as if intimacy gives me a license to be the worst version of myself.
William: I’ve always made a point to watch myself when it comes to that.
For me, it’s actually the opposite.
Of course, I try to be polite and courteous to everyone; I’m a civilized person.
But I’m much more patient with my wife and daughters than I am with anyone else. My mother passed away in 2014, and things I would stay quiet about with her, I’d fire back at other people for immediately 😉.
It’s always seemed more logical to me to maintain a good environment in my immediate circle without worrying too much about the outer ones. Especially our home, the place where we live should be a safe, welcoming space.
A place where we actually look forward to coming back and being well-received.
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