my wife called tonight something about my step son, she ranted and raved down the phone i just listened, beacuse i didnt show much response to her she said o i have to go, i said me to bye, she would of hated that
Good job, keep it short, simple, don't hang on her every word and when you can, you should end the conversation, that's the only difference I would have made here. While she was ranting, I would have told her that you were busy and if necessary SHE could call you and talk later. (remember we're not initiating phone calls or texts or emails unless absolutely necessary and never about anything personal)
Remember, we're not trying to be pricks or mean or evil, if we do that, we lower ourselves to the same level and there is no point in that. When your self esteem is low, you are low already, we're trying to elevate ourselves to upright, self-respecting status again.
