Here is the thing with me and pairing: I *hate* the dynamic of someone peering over my shoulder. Loathe. Despise. Detest. I like pairing in theory, but in practice I'm on edge the whole time. Do I just need to get over it? Is that the only way through?
Thank you for sharing this. I love pairing, so I value insight into why people find it problematic.
@sarahmei talked a while ago about the power dynamics of pairing; does this resonate with you?
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That was a great thread, but I don't *think* that is what is going on here
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I’m also interested in your phrase ‘over my shoulder’; this sounds like an active driver–passive navigator scenario. Have you tried it the other way round, where the navigator makes the decisions and the driver just enacts them?
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I have not actually tried that style (strong style?), but my gut reaction is that I do not want to be another person's puppet. Even being the "driver" in this scenario sounds aggravating. So yes, I'm a control freak.
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Ooh, it tells me a lot that you use the word ‘puppet’. While part of me wants to find the magic spell to get you to love pairing, I’m mostly grateful for the understanding and chance of empathy you’ve given me.
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