It has always been that way in our relationship....her holding me to standards that she probably can't even meet.
Has it? Not being combative here. Just curious if you're looking for justifications right now. The MLCer isn't the only one that re-writes the relationship history.
As for the listening when they talk non-stop babble...and they do. It takes practice to really listen. But it also takes you to stand up a little and slow them down.
I have found that repeating things helps MUCH more than just nodding my head and grunting an 'ahuh', works much better. I have alos found that by saying, you lost me when you switched subjects...as soon as you realized she changed subjects from the pros of a severe bob haircut to the rising flood waters in China is just as helpful and shows that you have been listening.
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
