Sometimes to understand yourself, you take some time to look at them, and things they said
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I've taken some time to work through my anger. Now that I think it about it more, I think that her prior relationships is the issue she is trying to work through now. I remember when we were first married, she told me that all her other boyfriends broke up with her. I was the only one that ever put up with her "crap". She may be looking for closure. Who knows? I sure don't.
I think you've hit the nail on the head; she seems to be looking for closure, plus she's got other issues that probably include abandonment issues of a type. She'll have to settle that herself, but you already know that.
If you know anything about her childhood, that will help you to understand more of what she's looking at within herself.
Most of the issues that are looked at stretch all the way back into childhood long before the LBS ever came into the picture.
It's hard to explain, but I recall seeing different scenes from my childhood, and during those times, I did NOT recognize my husband at all, couldn't call up his name, knew NOTHING about him.
Sounds strange, but it's true. Experiencing that helped me to understand why he acted some of the way he acted toward me, speaking to me as if he didn't know me...and he DIDN'T.
BUT, and I digress, I had to settle these issues within myself, make peace with them, forgive the person or persons who hurt me and move on to the next issue I had...and I had quite a few.
If I could have run away from my husband I probably would have; but something held me; and to this day I cannot explain what it was.
In the end, you just have to keep staying backed off, being available if she wants to talk, vent, taking NOTHING personal; and allowing her to continue on her journey while you take yours.
Hope this helps you.
Have a good one.
Remember, as each person is different, every MLC/Transition is different..what works for one may not work for another. Most of the time it is trial and error for ALL involved.
