You are wasting a huge opportunity if you are pretending to be busy.
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"Best way to be busy and productive"
Here are a few tips for staying busy and productive:
Make a to-do list: Write down the tasks you need to accomplish and prioritize them.
Set goals: Identify what you want to achieve and create a plan to reach your goals.
Take breaks: It's important to take short breaks throughout the day to recharge and avoid burnout.
Eliminate distractions: Minimize distractions by closing unnecessary tabs, turning off notifications, and finding a quiet place to work.
Use time management techniques: Techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique and time blocking can help you stay focused and on task.
Stay organized: Keep your work space and digital files organized to help you stay on top of your tasks.
Stay motivated: Find ways to stay motivated and engaged in your work. This can include setting rewards for reaching goals or finding a way to make your work more enjoyable.
Prioritize self-care: To be productive, you must be in good physical and mental shape. Don't forget to eat well, sleep enough and exercise regularly.
Originally Posted by DnJ
Proceed with an open mind. Put your thoughts and conclusions of what is wrong on hold, and listen to what she has to say. And realize you are not going to resolve your situation over dinner. Just listen and enjoy the meal. And hopefully the company too.
she asked you to dinner. Go slow, and find out why she did.
This is all about you listening. You can initiate small talk. This is not a romantic encounter. Hopefully you have some new behaviors and skills that she may notice. She should be pleasantly surprised by this. She has a mental picture of who you are. All the little things that caused her resentment to build that you don't like should be noticeably missing. If you typically interrupted her, pushed your own narrative or agenda ect...clean up your side of the street. Do not try and sell yourself. Do not divulge your thoughts or plans for the future. Vauge is good at this stage. "I am not sure" or "I haven't thought about that yet" etc.
Again you should be as busy AF. I would have plans (just for you) for after dinner. Do not linger. "I got something important I need to take care off. Thanks for sharing. See ya"
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