I don't know about you, but there was a time when I was more actively reading DR. Like reading it over and over on a daily basis. And I'm not trying to kiss ass to the board monitors now, but MDW really gives the most amazing advice that holds for almost all relationships and almost all phases of every relationship...
One thing that really stands out for me is the Solutions-Focused-Journal. I was vigilant about that for awhile - even doing it for unsatisfying interactions with people at work - but I've lapsed lately. {shrug}
ANYWAY, seems like this email with X is perfect for that exercise. I mean maybe (and I'm being totally earnest now) you've internalized this behavior so well that you can simply act and not go through the exercise. BUT, if you're comfortable sharing and it would benefit you at all to do the exercise, please do it here so that we can all gain from your insights!
