Each Day is New...

[bhopeful]

That's why detaching is important. For our own sanity, we can't let ourselves ride their rollercoaster. Consistency in our actions is very important.

Case in point. My wife just called me this morning because she said that she was having a bad day. I told her that I was glad she called and that she could call me anytime she wanted. Then she started asking about what I was doing tonight and if I wanted to get together. The old, not detached me would have jumped all over the opportunity. The new me however has a yoga class tonight. I offered her to come along if she liked and told her what nights I have free otherwise. She said that she couldn't come to the class since she didn't have any workout clothes with her. She also said that she would think about getting together another night. I don't have any expectations about getting together, but we'll see.

So, you can see that she came to me when she was down and I was willing to listen and validate. However I wasn't willing to compromise my GAL activities just because she called. I did offer alternatives, so that I wasn't shutting her out completely.

I think that I handled the situation well. What do you all think?

Thanks,
B