Hi Alpha, I think your stance is a reasonable one and you should stick with it. Sounds as though it was well delivered.

My only comment would be, following that - singing loudly in the car to the CD. I think that could come across as uncaring. Best to maintain a steady (rather than joyful) demeanour following exchanges like that IMHO.....

T 13 M 7
Me 48 H 46
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BD 7.14 PA
D final 5.16 (H filed)

We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus