A Little Epiphany - (and a newbie delurking)

[Dia]

Thanks, Kett and GIMA.

Conflicts before I handled with fear and timidity. I held the feelings in, stuffed them down and they festered, breeding anger and resentment. I have always been the peacemaker in my family, the quiet, gentle, diplomatic one. I'm tired of making peace by letting people walk on me, so yes, this is a 180 and a big one at that. No more 'gentle, gentle, gentle, ARMAGEDDON', which is what he wanted, right? LOL I was clear, calm and direct.

I didn't give him an order or tell him what to do (e.g. Don't mention her in front of me.) I told him how I feel when he does. Now he gets to make the choice about his own behavior, and in that choice, we learn something of his character.

I have two interviews today, my game face is on and I will be doing my best to act as if nothing happened.

I hear you re: expectations.