But she takes validating as agreeing. So I need to work on it more... Anyone want to chime in with some good examples of validating her feelings while disagreeing with the general idea?
How about this one?
My dialog from Saturday night.
Me: I don't understand why you have the urge to disrespect me after a day full of fun? W: I don't care. Do you think something has changed? Me: I think a lot has changed but I don't want to talk about us right now.
After reading Coach's comment I should have said: "I think you do care and I don't think enough has changed."
