In short I'm asking T have you ever asked "w something bothering you"
If I now get your question...lol
Yes. Especially during the "anger" infused stage.
"W, you appear to be <insert emotion here>. Is there anything I have done, or not done? Anything I have said, or not said? Anything to do with me?"
-If "no" (usually this was the answer), then my response would be something like:"Ah, okay, if you want to talk or vent about it, or whatever, I'll be in the garage doing X, feel free to let me know"
-If "yes", "I'm sorry. Would you like discuss it more now, or would later be better? I'll be in the garage doing X, feel free to let me know."
~~~Something along those parameters....does that help?
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