Doesn't work well for you in this situation (in many cases). But live and learn...or...or...listen to the warnings of those who have gone before you and made huge mistakes hoping you avoid them.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK
