Pregnant and heading for acceptance #2

[Forrest Gump]

Don't text him back.. Call him back.. Remember be smiling.. upbeat.. say the classes are on whatever day and whatever time.. I just wanted to keep you in the loop. End the conversation. Use your own words.. again.. smiling. Another little tip I will give you about conversations is you can control them with questions. Texting is such a impersonal way to communicate with someone. While I see its value, esp. with my daughter and keeping tabs on her. It just does not help your situation. It leaves him in control. As a example.. he txts you and asks about the classes. Even in you not responding he still has control because you really want to answer that question.

I was a service writer for a large dealership for 10 years. One of the big things they harped on was controlling phone calls. The main idea was to bring that customer in so they would spend money. 2 things they really pushed on was smile when your on the phone the other was end every statement with a question. Even the greeting when you answer then phone.

So if I was calling him back it would go something like this..

Hey John.. I got you message and I just wanted to let you know that they are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00. I will be there at 2:45. Were you planning on attending?

Whatever his answer is.. I would disregard it and say.

Great.. Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Me and Jane are going to watch a movie.. so I will talk to you later. Have a great day.

I will bet his head will be spinning after that conversation. Thats OK.. you kept him updated and left him no where to go. Again please use your words. Leave the control with you. If you really need too.. you could txt him something like that. It would be more effective if he heard it from you.

I hope this is helping you and not confusing you..