"You're My Best Friend"

[reachingHigher]

I can see how he wouldn't want to feel under a microscope all the time and I can see how you would want some reassurances and some trust building. And healing of the past. I suspect he does as well. You are both going about it in different ways. You want to bring out the dirty laundry and clean it. He wants it to go away.

You both have feelings. He is trying to figure his out and trying to protect yours. You are trying to face things and he's trying to not, but only if he can help it. He's also not shying away from it.

Can I suggest you work on the things you can work on? Like bringing things up before they fester? It sounded like that was what you were getting at above. And can I also suggest you resolve those feelings about your career/past? It sounds like a few things are still lingering. Maybe work on those things that get in the way?

Thanks AJ. This was all well-put. As if you know us both! You are right on target. Yes, I can work on the things that I need to work on.

I have appreciated each post you have given me; I haven't forgotten the ones from a few months ago when I was floundering also. Thank you so much.

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Separately, I am close to passing the real estate exam. My first two tries at the school exam were a 60%, third try months later, 70%, this past weekend was 80%, and I need an 85% to get a recommendation to take the state exam. I only need a 75% on the state exam. The benefits are high, the flexibility is high, and my interest is high. Just need the score to be a wee bit higher now!