Now that you know this DB stuff, maybe use it a bit on the ole ex! I totally think you don't need to "keep your mouth shut". Why?? You have years of wisdom in you now--let it out!
I have been around here long enough to have developed some theories...lol.
This is one of them: You can "lead" by communication and example. Truth darts are SO powerful!! I have seen them work wonders around here. And being upbeat and positive comes natural to us...lol. We have a multitude of skills now, don't you think we need to use them??
I plan on using my DB skills on EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE--really, it's just using what you know to bring out the best in people--what is wrong with that??
Of course, if you can mess with some guy's head and make it a little fun....hahahaha!!!
So play on his LL, use the word "respect" a lot. And go ahead and try! But of course stay detached and not too invested in the whole thing.
For example: "Ex, I respect that you ...blah blah blah, but I think you should.....blah"
Then hang up. or text it--it is really powerful as a text. They read it over and over. Then go dark a bit...
You KNOW how this goes!!!
Now go forth and let your little DB light shine!! lol