Well, I won't have more time to post this week. They're working me too hard! Maybe I'll link my old thread when I'm awake...
Thanks Vera and Zena, picnic sisters, for checking in.
I'm noticing some examples of P demonstrating healthy detachment (my fear is that it's really just defensive distance). I previously mentioned the housemate and food regime. A friend tried to talk me into a cute kitten and I could see that P was struggling to maintain detachment there. She really didn't want me taking on that encumbrance (it would hinder my mobility for traveling with her and complicate any thoughts of cohabitation with her ultra sensitive cats, wouldn't it?) and after a comment or two I could see her struggling to STFU. She proposed that I befriend the neighbor's cat instead. I just listen and watch and think, "Isn't that interesting?"
Last visit, nighttime cuddling was rather cool and she quit undressing in front of me. This time, first morning she's changing in the same room and I keep my nose determinedly in the computer. Next morning, she makes a point of asking me to come over and admire her newly buff arms. I look aver and she has her shirt off and is looking to get a rise out of me. Hmm. Isn't that interesting?
What's my mantra? Listen, observe, validate, think "isn't that interesting?" and STFU. So far, so good. I'm sure I'll need duct tape before long.
And for the record, P acts very impressed with the bathroom and has notice my improved physique. She's been inquiring about what I've been doing as far as eating and exercise.
Okay. Way too late and I'm fried. Just wanted to check in and found my old thread locked. Back to the picnic!
