Now that was a penetrating post Puddle! CVA, lots of what she said is similar to what we discussed this morning, by I especially like the depth of these two observations:
Originally Posted By: Puddle
It sounds like you're caught between wanting some recognition for that from W and knowing that she feels undervalued by you because you don't seem to need her. Does that sum it up?
Remember how I told you this morning that my W confided in our C that she feels like she has gotten closer to the kids now that we are S'd, and that I realized after hearing that W has likely been in my shadow as a parent for a long time? When we were together as a family, I did most of the talking, I did most of the suggesting of activity, I dominated with my personality. Very enlightening, and similar to P's observation/question, which I think is dead on.
Andy this one:
Originally Posted By: Puddle
Sounds like you don't have a lot of empathy for W right now (and that's probably an understatement!). How much does that have to do with the book you found?
You sound like Heim right now re who's hurt the other more, except yours is who's put up with more.[/
Again, pretty spot on I think.
Digest it for a bit buddy.
Talk to you later!!
Nomo
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