Originally Posted By: workinghardguy

I texted her back a thanks for letting me know and that S hadn't planned on her being there because I hadn't told him she would be. That apparently pissed her off... the part where I didn't tell him she'd be there.



Easy on the guilt....

That one of those "see, I told ya so" moments that can paint you into a corner.

A simple "Thank You for letting us know" , would have worked a lot better.



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He never quit. He got up every time and went right back after that kid. No hesitation, no fear. He even got hurt once, but still got up and went right back at it. Gave me something to think about.


Man, what a way to live your life huh ?


What did it make you think about ?





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I know... I'm not her listening board anymore. But to be honest it felt almost like... an audition? a test? a tryout? I don't know... but the reaction I got when I showed I was listening and did care was something I haven't seem from my W in a very long time.


Can you remember when that stopped ? I mean before, when that stooped and life took you over ?


I really like the way you have been listening and validating her lately.

I really like the way you realized midstream, that you weren't , and started.


One thing that I hear on my "angel" shoulder now, is a saying that I was given by a friend early on.

I hear it when I may not feel my best, or when I may WANT to talk more than listen.

Seek to understand, then you will be understood