Hi Rock,

Here are three GREAT choices:


Originally Posted by Kind18
Try this:
Crazy ex: “I’m not doing well.”
Rockon: “That sounds tough. I’m leaving to get ready for dancing.” And leave.

Originally Posted by Kind18
Also, I think you’re still getting validation wrong. Replace “validation” with “repeat what she said back to her and then immediately leave”.

Originally Posted by DnJ
When W laments her lot in life, self imposed lot I might add, simply respond “I’m sorry to hear that.” And go on with your day.

Can you identify the pattern? Can you come up with good way to interact using the same pattern?

"What is best for my kids is best for me"
Amor Fati
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