Asking questions isn't dangerous. Dangerous is walking into the middle of a busy highway. Asking questions is risky, i.e. the answer you receive is uncertain.
Thank you IMP for that distinction. I like it much better.
It doesn't make ma fan of questions...and I do ask. I think the LBS needs to be strong enough to hear anything. I think CMNM is there.
But Jim Conway pointed out that if an ultimatum is given to an MLCer in Replay he will choose "One more time" [Replay]. Soemtimes ultimatums come in question form. A person may not be meaning to give an ultimatum, but the nutcase-MLCer may feel pressured regardless.
And eventually it needs to be time to ask...
There are times when I don't ask not because I don't feel I can handle the answer but Sweetheart is not ready to face answering...and my asking would pressure him--regardless of intentions.
And there comes a time when the MLCers readiness just doesn't matter...they may be stuck and just make a decision for G's Sake!
Such a balance...
For all posters...do what you feel is best and right for you...not what I or someone else would do.