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[Jer2911]

Jer,

Your W is all over the map. You cannot rationalize with the irrational because it is ...er...not rational!

I'd suggest that you brush up a bit on the emotional aikido that I recently updated in the Validation: Cheat Sheet.

Thanks -- and yes, totally irrational right now... Can't go into details about some info I got this afternoon, but another family member is now completely convinced that W is extremely mentally unstable right at the moment and may be on the verge of a nervous breakdown TODAY. W isn't home right now, so God only knows who/what is coming home tonight... I'm going to try to stay as far under the radar as possible...

Try not to fight W against her views. Just nod your head and be cool. There's no point in arguing against them when she's in her monster phase.

So true.

Actually did try to sprinkle in some Validation phrases throughout the email I sent earlier... Not sure if it helped or not -- she has not replied back to that email yet, but I am sure she's read it... Her reply should be LOTS of fun to read... not...