Hi Distressed.. yes we have misunderstandings galore in our R.
We are in C for communication help.
I understand what you mean by I 'attacked his ego'.. he does place a huge value in himself in being successful in his business. And he is very good at it.
I try to affirm him for the things I want to see him do differently.. taking time off work, interacting with the kids outside of the 'have to have them talks' (which is hard given that we don't live together, but I try), listening attentively to me, initiating things to do & conversations.. etc.
Trying to do that as well as implement some things I need for boundaries in what was/is a verbally abusive relationship is also hard to do.
I'm looking forward to reading the book when it gets here. Thanks! Bridge
Divorced 03/2010 Mom to two amazing kids
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