Originally Posted By: roughenough
Originally Posted By: AnotherStander
[quote=someguy1233]Here's the question . When she talks, listen intently. Don't be distracted. Make eye contact. Lean forward. Nod. Ask a question here and there. Validate any emotions she talks about, "wow, that sounds frustrating. I'm sorry to hear you're going through that." Make it about her as much as you can.


^^^^^^good stuff AS, got it someguy?


Looking at our brief conversation when I got home, I think I was so concerned about acting AS-IF that I didn't validate. Sigh. So much to learn and remember to apply in the moment.


M34 W35
S5 S2
T10 M6
on/off over the years including her A
Recently-
Nov 2015 bomb
Nov 2015-Feb 2016 Reconciling
Feb bomb
March-April Reconciling
May - bomb
Mid-May I tell her I'm done