Updates and Advice: Version 2.0

[StableRelationship]

Try to relax and lose some of your tension while you're talking to her. I know this is going to sound vague, but try to 'let her' speak rather than forcing it. Things are a lot less strenuous that way.

There have been times where her response seems to just come to me rather easy and it takes little effort. (Though lately I have been stressing off and on, so that doesn't help)

Yeah, being relaxed is the best way to go. While I've found that being stressed to the point of freaking out can help when it occurs, I wouldn't recommend deliberately inducing that state with a ten foot pole. The distress isn't worth it, and it borders way too close to legitimate crazy for me xD.

BTW, it's possible that you might find meditation helpful to clear your mind. Google a few exercises, and see if it helps you relax and concentrate on Nightmare.