Friends: Anchor, Bruce and Chum's BB Version

[Meredith]

Okay, I'll go first.

Things about H that I promise to CONSIDER:

1. H’s need for private space and alone time
2. H’s incessant need to use his cell phone three million times a day
3. H’s forgetfulness
4. H’s lack of affection for holidays and family events
5. H’s views on marriage and the fears associated with it
6. H’s silence
7. Using this separation as more than a means to an end (Tolle)


Things about me that I promise to CONSIDER:

1. Negative thoughts and automatic cynical reactions
2. The phrase ‘normal family’ is really an oxymoron
3. Saying what I want specifically
4. Being okay with not receiving what it is that I want from H
5. Finding comfort instead of uneasiness in doing separate activities from my H
6. Dropping the rope

Things that I have CONSIDERED and cannot allow in my marriage (from me OR my H):

1. Emotional affairs
2. Physical affairs
3. Perpetual late arrivals
4. Dishonesty – especially such involving joint finances, children and OWs
5. Excuses