Its surprising that things have gotten this far without a turn around on her part. I think moving yourself out of the dog house position on the couch is the right thing to do.
Martelo,
Yeah, she's a stubborn old coot, ain't she. Even NOP said she's as stubborn and resistant as any he's seen. She gets it from her mother, and her maternal grandfather, both of whom were known to be able to hold grudges for 50 years. She is DUG IN, and fighting me, and fighting her family, and even fighting God and is determined to have her little fantasy.
And yes, I will still be loving and respectful and dignified. In short, I am treating her as Jesus Himself would treat her if He were standing right here: "I"m here for you, but you have to turn away from this path you are on."
