She reacted well... She and her friend had drinks on the deck and nvited me, but I politely declined. We went on a Sunday outing and I declined again. She had asked me to go on a diet with her (South Beach). It was very much like the diet I am on when I am "eating clean." I was very happy that she asked me to do this with her, as we have had bad episodes in the past about diet. She told me that she needs my help in keeping her focused and reminding her not to snack. The first two weeks are the strict ones. Well, that's a losing battle. We got in two semi-major altercations because I said something. On our Sunday outing, she wanted some tater tots and I told her no... I wasn't doing that, as I was sticking to the diet. That was too much for her. She ended up in tears because I couldn't throw caution to the wind. I'm "exhausting." I'm a "stickler." Even writing this right now is exhausting for me... She asked me to build a relationship with her daughters. I have recently been doinf much better. Then she calls me and tells me not to try too hard. I'm not sure I can hone in on that sweet spot that is neither too little nor too much...
