I think he is trying too and then every once in awhile I am blown away and I have an internal struggle between whether I was just being led astray all along or if he just had a backslide as far as the "helping" of this needy friend.
What actions can you take to stop these negative thoughts from invading your mind?
How about trying something like -
* Closing your eyes and telling yourself to STOP.
OR
* Picture a red stop sign and focus on the word STOP.
OR
* Write out your thoughts, the way you do here. Post them, scribble them onto a piece of paper, or keep a journal. It's a great way to release your anxieties. Just be sure not to leave anything lying around for your H to accidentally come across.
Glad you're feeling better today.
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. ~ Joseph Campbell