No relationship is perfect. You\u2019re going to have your ups and downs, your disagreements and your rough patches. At times, you may feel the need to talk to someone outside of your relationship to get emotional support or even just another point of view. So what\u2019s the appropriate way to do that without being disloyal to your partner or souring others\u2019 opinion of him? Let\u2019s dig into this delicate topic together and I\u2019ll give you my two best pointers to protect the emotional energy of your relationship, even in its most precarious moments.\xa0