Reacting vs. Following

They tell me to just follow as if it is so simple.

My arm tension is constantly changing, my hands have more rules than Multivariable Calculus, and I am still trying to think about my feet.

I guess following really is complex work.

In fact, following is only half the picture. Reacting is the other half.

I follow my partner's lead, but react to the changes in his hands.

I follow where his arm guides me but react to his pushes and pulls.

I think reacting seems more difficult because it spans a micro sliver of time.

Reacting is instant. Following is delayed. Anticipating is forbidden.

I need to do them both and understand which one goes where.

I should have chosen to lead.

That would have been much easier.