I am recopying here something I started to work on earlier during my previous thread. I'll post later how I think I am getting on with this.
Earlier I mentioned the tool to change character traits well here are my two lists. The traits I am working on changing are 1. low self esteem, 2. Indecisive/ unsure what to do 3. A pleaser putting my needs last. 4. Doubter/pessimist 5. Communication. Keep everything to myself.
The traits I am working towards are: 1. Assertive/confident 2. Decisive 3. Optimist.PMA 4. Empathize, validate, 5. emotionally open
My third list of my good traits is: 1 determination... don't give up 2 faithful 3 honest 4 willing to try 5 reliable
R 25 years M 14 years S11 & S13 Working on it alone since Oct 2014 M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years) Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr. Next R chat Aug'17 Still together