Oldtimer, thanks.

For some reason, something's just not clicking for me. For example - "If you feel like crap, it is your problem" - isn't that telling him how he feels?? Similar to "Sorry you are having a bad day" - telling him what kind of day he's having - which I also know isn't "right" but it's where I get stuck repeatedly.

If he's in a bad mood and responds that way, isn't calling him on it kind of the opposite of validating?

What am I missing??

Sorry if I seem dense - I have just never learned this stuff and appreciate the help.


Me 35, H 38; Together 13.5 yrs, M 7
Bomb 1 10/07/06
Sep'd 1/14/07 - 4/15
Piecing: 4/07 - 9/07
Bomb 3 10/11/07: Never loved you, let's separate
2/08 slowly improving
7/08 Piecing (7/25/08 rings back on!!)
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