May 31, 2025 - Saturday



Well, today was a little rougher than yesterday. Ben kept getting really anxious about things and expressing a bunch of negative thoughts. I tried and tried to brush it all off, but eventually it wore me out and I became less and less happy throughout the day. We ended up having a big discussion over dinner that was a huge bummer, but I guess it needed to happen. We just talked about why I was seeming unhappy and Ben was, predictably, completely unaware of his behavior. I don't bring stuff up very much because I feel like it's just naggy. But then he's caught off guard when I'm upset. Things did improve after our talk, but the talks are just so awful! I hate talking things out, knowing how upset he's going to get when I tell him my feelings about him. He just gets so discouraged and then I feel terrible and like a bad person. 

We did do some cool stuff today, though. We went to a "water circus" that lasted for a couple of hours. They're coming to Ohio in a few weeks, and I think we might take the kids! The whole thing is a money-making scheme, honestly, but the performers are crazy talented and it was a fun thing to do. Neither of us has ever been to a circus! There were no animals, thankfully. It was just people's acrobatics, really. We also walked around the town a little more today and went to a market, where I got some yummy desserts. We had dinner at this fried chicken place that was INSANELY yummy. I wish I could eat there all the time! We just chilled in the room in the evening, after getting some souvenirs for everyone in the fam. Port Huron has been really cool! We'd definitely like to come back with the kiddos sometime. The beach and water were beautiful. 

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