The negativity and big emotions are part of you and while your partner shouldn’t be your therapist, you can’t censor yourself for the rest of your life.
Just tell him that this event has made you thoughtful and ask for a timeframe that gives you a chance to clear your head. You’ll see each other at work, which won’t be ideal, but that gives you morning, evening and weekend to have a good think.
The negativity and big emotions are part of you and while your partner shouldn’t be your therapist, you can’t censor yourself for the rest of your life.
Just tell him that this event has made you thoughtful and ask for a timeframe that gives you a chance to clear your head. You’ll see each other at work, which won’t be ideal, but that gives you morning, evening and weekend to have a good think.