Maria....I've heard that some counselors suggest setting a time...or schedule...to take care of negative feelings that need to be discussed.

I concur with John et al. Pavlov's dogs heard the bell and began to salivate even when no food was given since they were conditioned to expect food at the tinkle.

Positive conditioning. Expectations that things are good when the bell (Maria) is present and the dog (hubby), salivates.

Didn't I say I wasn't going to post? LOL

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