You are doing great in working on validation (this is something I am working on right now); and STFU (This one has been hard from me, as I have a confrontational nature, and a need to be right). So keep it up.
I have been told that sometimes it is best to keep quiet when we don't agree with something, but if you find a nice response through validation, which shows that you understand him.
Definitely work on GAL, for me the talking even if its light and breezy, its hard because I think about how much I miss my W.
Keep writing your thoughts here, it is good for the soul.
M: 34 W: 33 S: 7 S: 14 months BD: 6/2015 Separation: 6/2015 Back and Forth between Home and Moms