My best detaching trick is to notice when I don't, mentally note that next time I need to do whatever the right thing is and when I've not done it 10 times, then 9 out of 10, then 8 out of 10.....

In other words cut yourself some slack and know habits are hard to break.

I also take one ot two breaths before I answer questions now. And actually say to myself inside my head: DETACH, DETACH, DETACH.

Or if I'm feeling silly I say inside my head: "Danger Will Robinson!" and picture the Lost In Space robot spinning around. (Warning myself that an alien attack is about to happen ;-)

I would buy that man a Dora the Explorer toothbrush, too. Because the toothbrush likes to travel.

Me 57 XH 58 Sons age 32 & 27 M:32
D final 9/12
Bought 10 Acres and Living the Dream!