hey Reuben,

sounds like your validating, accepting and not reacting is really getting her to open up more to you. Definitely just be accepting and complimenting if you can when she is down on herself. That keeps making it safe for her to stay with you, knowing you'll always be her best friend to come home to, no matter what.


Master the self-fulfilling prophecy.. Act 'as if' it's going to happen and make it be!!