Tango and relationships

I think a great deal of knowledge about relationships in life can be gleaned from knowledge of tango. Lately I've been thinking about the role of leader and follower, and although there's not necessarily a prescribed leader and follower in an given relationship, I think the things I've learned about tango have really reiterated the importance of empathy within relationships, both romantic and platonic. Sometimes we forget the other person's needs in the midst of focusing our own ever changing needs, and this can be extremely detrimental, both in tango and relationships. Failure to communicate can cause a variety of missteps. Whether they are minor or significant, clear communication and recognition of how your actions affect the other are crucial. Personally, I tend to over think things in relationships and jump to conclusions are make assumptions, much the way I have a tendency to anticipate the actions of the follower when I tango. I really related to Sally in The Tango Lesson because she struggles constantly with trying to follow. Relinquishing control and trusting another person to guide you and make positive choices is terrifying to me, and I don't think I'm alone in this fear. The importance of trust and letting go is crucial, and I hope by having to be aware of this in the context of tango, I will allow myself to be led in relationships of all sorts, whether they be professional, romantic, or platonic.