Yes, I learned a lot. Mostly that getting through to other people had more to do with changing me, than changing them. I had to view my changes as the goal of my work; and if he changed as a result then it was just a benefit. Granted, a huge one! But for me, it couldn't be the goal. When I viewed changing him or even the M as the goal, it kept me from saying and doing what I needed to so that we could both move forward. (If that makes any sense)


I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.