So Mr bond, what you are saying is, if I repeat what someone says, then tell them a follow up like 'i will think about that more', then they will know they were heard?

Thank mrbond, you have given me much to think about and I appreciate that greatly!

Did I get it right? That is a practice run.

I will see if my wife offers business suggestions tonight. She has been doing that a lot so I can really make a difference with this strategy.

It is very similar to AnotherStanders validation method. Just not about

Me, H-34 now 38
W-32 now 35
T-13 now 18 years
M-6 now 9
Daughter 3 years now 7
Bomb 11/27/12 - OM
1 year in house separation
Reconciliation 12/2013. Healed now 2017