I wonder why so many of the DB principles are so counter intuitive.
OPPOSITE is something that you will find out is very basic to DB'ing and midlife in general.
Their is some science in the reason that this is the way things work.
I will try to keep this as short an explanation as possible so bear with me.
One of the causes of MLC is that when the MLC'er goes into crisis their hormones become the OPPOSITE of what they have been during most of their adult life.
This can cause some very bizarre behavior as you are witnessing.
So when the opposite behavior starts the LBS must try some things that are OPPOSITE of what is expected. 180 or counter intuitive, normal advice no longer works. SO that is why we must try to DB, Do what works.
Heart Blessings stages of MLC and sermons might explain this a little more in detail. The sermons has a section about being the opposite,be sure to read it. Along with the DR book.
Walking has given you an excellent explanation too.
