Quote: I'm wondering whenever he start his button-pushing, if a blanket response like: "I feel like you're trying to help me out by pointing out what you believe is wrong, but I would really appreciate your help more, if you would suggest solutions on how it can be better?"
That kind of response might help get him to think about ways to break the cycle and try to approach you differently.
I guess now is the time to starting trying these suggestions. I'm so worried about overreacting to this kind of stuff or not reacting all. Rather than to say to H, what do you suggest I do?
I, too, find a peacefulness when I'm alone in the woods. No work to do, no one else to worry about or deal with, just me, the birds, and the squirrels and the occasional deer!
