[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