The squishy bits don't fire in a qualitatively different way when expressing reason or emotion. I choose to think that reason is a sometimes effective method of constraining emotion.
Recognizing that leads to at least an internal conversation of the sort you describe.
I'd say verbalizing the same with your SO is very self aware and exceptionally insightful. You can exchange views and build a bonded structure more informed and resilient than two isolated constructions. Fewer ignorant misunderstandings.
I don't find it odd at all.
In my marriage, to a Lutheran, we don't have arguments; we have vigorous discussions; not always as rational and sensible as your examples. I have noticed that these discussions cause mental distress to the offspring. That makes sense to me in that they are invested (will be better off if mom and dad get along) in our pair bonding. Understanding this does not at all reduce the discomfort I feel at their distress. That feedback loop does tend to damp down some of the excesses.
Recognizing that leads to at least an internal conversation of the sort you describe.
I'd say verbalizing the same with your SO is very self aware and exceptionally insightful. You can exchange views and build a bonded structure more informed and resilient than two isolated constructions. Fewer ignorant misunderstandings.
I don't find it odd at all.
In my marriage, to a Lutheran, we don't have arguments; we have vigorous discussions; not always as rational and sensible as your examples. I have noticed that these discussions cause mental distress to the offspring. That makes sense to me in that they are invested (will be better off if mom and dad get along) in our pair bonding. Understanding this does not at all reduce the discomfort I feel at their distress. That feedback loop does tend to damp down some of the excesses.
So how, exactly, does God know that She's NOT a brain in a vat? 
