Emotional Olympics: How "Emotionals" and "Non-Emotionals" Can Communicate Without Losing Their Minds
In the wild world of Human Design, emotionals are the drama kings and queens of the universe, riding waves of feelings like they’re training for the emotional Olympics. Meanwhile, non-emotionals are standing on the sidelines thinking, “Is this a tsunami, or is it just Tuesday?” When these two groups try to communicate, things can get... interesting. But fear not! With a little understanding (and maybe some wine or chocolate), they can actually make it work—and maybe even laugh about it.
Let’s start with the emotionals. You’re the mood setters, the emotional DJs spinning tracks like “Highs of Euphoria” and “Lows of Melancholy.” Non-emotionals? They’re the poor souls on the dance floor trying to keep up. Before you drag them into your emotional mosh pit, take a beat—literally. Wait out your emotional wave before diving into big conversations. This isn’t just about being kind to non-emotionals; it’s also about making sure you don’t commit to something crazy like quitting your job to open a llama sanctuary in Peru (unless you *really* mean it).
Non-emotionals, you’ve got your own challenges. Think of yourself as emotional sponges—anything the emotional throws at you gets soaked up and wrung out at twice the intensity. It’s like being handed a cup of tea and realizing it’s actually hot sauce. To survive, you’ll need some boundaries. When the emotional starts spiraling, take a deep breath and remind yourself, “This isn’t mine!” Also, pro tip: keep a stash of funny memes handy to lighten the mood. Humor is your emotional Teflon.
Here’s the magic sauce: communication. Emotionals, be upfront about where you are in your wave. Say something like, “I’m feeling *a lot* right now, but it’s just my wave doing its thing. Don’t call the fire department.” Non-emotionals, listen without turning into a fixer-upper. Nobody likes unsolicited advice, and honestly, most emotionals just want to vent. (Think of yourself as a therapist who charges in hugs and snacks.) A little patience and honesty go a long way in avoiding World War III over whose turn it is to do the dishes.
At the end of the day, these differences are what make your connection beautiful—and hilarious. Emotionals bring depth and color to life, like a living Picasso painting. Non-emotionals, you’re the grounding force that keeps things from becoming a full-blown soap opera. Together, you’re a perfect yin-yang dynamic, proving that even if you’re riding different emotional waves, you can still paddle in the same direction. And hey, if all else fails, there’s always wine.
