My partner and I volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary and we used to joke around and be playful with each other while doing the work but now we're so serious and focused that even the animals seem to notice the tension. We work better apart than together anymore.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've made your love offering into a performance of competence.
“Where Are You with Wildlife and wild animals?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.