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and said he was learning that he was responsible for his feelings and responses


that's a pretty powerful break through for a man in his 40s. He is obviously really working on himself.

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He saw this time as important for him to improve himself and become a stronger, more complete person.


He probably does, but he could also be projecting. A backhanded way to tell you that you should take this time to depend on/call on him less - cause he doesn't feel as though he can live up to what you ask of him - so he's telling you he's not available for you now.

I so agree with your therapist. Cutting the cord for we in-charge, strong, on-with-it women is extremly difficult - but when you do it, it's extremely liberating.

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Not sure what else I can do with this situation.


KJ - some times the most powerful thing you can do - is do nothing. It would certainly be a 180 for you in any case!!

Keep at it. Look after yourself.

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Never make someone a priority, who makes you an option.