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I feel that my response to my XW should be the same no matter if

I wanted to reconcile
I was dating someone
I was alone
I did not want to reconcile

I am trying to be "true" to myself while at the same time protecting ME.



I understand what you're saying Miss.

But I think your reponse is different based upon what you want, AND you're still being true to yourself.

As an example:

Responding to an advance from a pretty lady is going to be marginally different based upon what I want (if I was single and totally different since I am married) And I would be true to myself in either case.


Quote:

I would want to reconcile if.................


A - She was sincere.
B - This wasn't a trick and I didn't feel like a fool for even considering it.
C - She could earn my trust.
D - I allowed her to earn my trust.
E - all of the above.

? Maybe?



Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis

Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans

Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK

TRUST THE PROCESS - Cadet