That's 1/2 the battle when you want to get in disagreements with them regarding how they feel about something or some situation. Arguing about how they feel is just going to put yourself in the hole.
Reconciliation is paved with words of kindness. I think your did a really good job in your description of the situation and how you addressed. It's hard when you're put to the test on the spot with no opportunity to think about your approach to the situation......the only option is to Listen, Listen, and Listen.
I tend to want to argue and defend my position.....which is why I'm by myself right now.
Me: 42 WAW: 37 Kids: 0 Separated: 06APR13 M:7 Years, T:10 years WAW states she wants to "move on": 01JUL13 "Courage is the standing army of the soul which keeps it from conquest, pillage, & slavery."