For the Guy with Kids and a WW 8

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Puppy, I have made it a point to ask D11 to voice how she feels. I do ask her pretty often how she feels about something. She clams up at first, puts some thought into it and then can tell me things. We have gotten so close through this.

Karen, I don't let it rule my life anymore. But its still there. Definatly something that I need to work on. I do force myself. Its just out of my comfort level. I have been doing so many things just this year alone. A big obstacle was just being able to laugh at myself. I'm a pretty funny guy, but I let life make me over serious. I love being silly. My kids enjoy being with me more because of that conscious change for myself. Even riding Theme Park rides. Never rode them. Now I love them.

wdid, I will still talk to her at some point. Right now, I'm just letting the dust settle. Let her try to come to me and WANT my friendship first. Not that I plan on giving it to her at this point. Still protecting my heart, you know. When I feel like things are calm. Like it felt after our talk yesterday. It felt good. If I never offer it, I would regret it.

I will think it out. Have to make sure to not let it turn into an R talk. Put it just like you said. Offer it. If she rejects it, then just leave the info. Let her mull it over. I might even tell her up front not to say anything right now. Just take the info. Read it over and let her let me know.