Stand up. Poor and tired, but more than this.

[kat727]

Yes focus on the good but rather than ignore the rest(the awful) is there something to be learned there? No one really likes to examine the dark bad parts of situations but I think one can learn so much form taking a look.

So were things awful because of speaking before thinking, letting the hurt side of you lead you, trying to get him to see things your way? Listening is an activity. Don't try to think of what you want to say next but listen to what he says. Do his actions concur with his words? By actively listening, you should actually be a bit tired after paying so much attention to someone else.

Keep on this path. You are doing well.

kat