Quote: Asking for permission to buy a new pair of jeans makes me feel as though I'm a child and need daddy's permission. Asking permission from me to buy a new grill makes him feel like mommy controls him. Life is too short for us to do that to each other anymore.
Yes, this is SO very true. Betsey, I have to tell you I've learned so much from reading your thread. And thank you very much for the insightful posts you've made on mine! You've really helped me work through the stopping point I was at.
