Barrybran - Yet Another Thread

[Barrybran]

I feel that I know what has to be done but not so much how to go about it. That's why I was looking for books and resources on communication. I feel like I'm listening better but I know it's not 100% and my memory is shocking so I may listen well but then forget information, which has happened a few times recently. I think my biggest challenge right now is to stop and listen when people talk. I'm still too jumpy. I do a far better job with my wife than with my kids, family or others but as you said, I have to change the behaviour with everyone for it to stick.

As for my wife GAL, she has friends here and I still feel awkward about saying to my wife "hey, you look after the kids while I do this". My wife may go to the gym instead of coming home to see the kids but I can't bring myself to do the same just yet. It feels very wrong to do so. I've started researching home gym equipment as I've found it challenging to get to the gym as often as I'd like. It'll be expensive but I'll have easy access and excellent flexibility. I could even go and do a workout and still be home if I'm needed for something. I've given up on buying the local newspaper because there's nothing ever in it.