Re: Tales: Jack's Office, Eddie/Jack
[Here he pauses to consider. Talking about things is his preferred method of dealing with problems, but in a situation like this it can lead to feeling pressured, a worse panic attack, or a variety of other things. On the other hand, finding out what triggered those feelings within -- Stephanie, might help them through it.] Sex is an act of physical intimacy, not necessarily of love. When she's feeling calm and safe, and while you're both away from the bedroom, talk to her about it. Find out what, if anything, triggered her panic attack. Don't focus on how she can't, but focus on what you, individually and together, can do to help keep her calm. And then give her time. There's no quick fix, but until then -- [Another pause] enhance what is working. Make it a priority to not only have couple time, where you do things together, but where you're actually alone with one another and can focus solely on the other one.