Although, I'm surprised I have already begun having truth darts pop into my head. Puppy will be proud that all his "beatings" are getting through.
How about this?
"Maybe one day we can be friends" W- "But we are friends" or some variation "A friend wouldn't do what you did to me"
Working on more of a "stick to these points" list now.
e.g. Always acknowledge how she feels. validate them as real Be soft spoken and calm Move slowly and be relaxed. Agree that the situation is unworkable.
Looking for few more from the pro's>
"Regardless of what happens with us, I know we're both good parents, and good parents don't use their daughter as a pawn in their problems. We need to both stick to our agreements regarding (Daughter)."
"I'm sure we can both agree, (Daughter)'s needs must come first. Let's commit to a schedule, and resolve with each other that we're not going to let our problems interfere with her care and what's best for her."
