I just got this from her, so manning-up is not a bad thing:
"I am sorry if I upset you. I got the settlement draft yesterday. I think our issue is trust or maybe fear, and perhaps it's an artificial issue. I hope you know in your heart that I am not trying to get you to give up the kids."
Perhaps it may be more appropriate to say 'manning up is what is needed'?
She continues to build respect for you whenever you are assertive, without being a jerk. Kinda interesting, isn't it?
