Hey Hope, I SOOO encourage you to get Dr. Dobson's book "Love must be Tough".

I have learned just an absolute ton about myself and why being weak (and not enforcing boundaries) is SO detrimental to a R. I got it 3 days ago and I believe my life has changed forever because of it.

You are so right--do not mindread--just enjoy the peace!!! Focus on you, your journey, your S who must be feeling less tensions as well...

Becoming strong will always bring you respect. Don't mindread, but your new attitude is refreshing and interesting--heck--I'm AMAZED at your transformation. It is hard to miss!! So keep it up, let it work to your advantage, and again, no mindreading and just keep on going forward.

I love to read the "new Hope" stuff--so keep posting!! It's inspiring!