(geeze, count on the Star Trek geek to quote from Galaxy Quest)
Okay, just got back from the MC session. The best part of it all:
MC: (leaning forward and looking directly at W) Know this. That if you spend a half hour less with your daughter a couple times a week, or if you only work on the bills and budget three days a week instead of every day, it will have little long-term effect on your daughter or on your budget. But neglect spending a half hour a day focusing on each others' needs? Your marriage will be doomed.
The MC saved this message for the last minute of the session, and I think it made an impression on W.
In the parking lot, however, she said, "you know, she wasn't just talking to me. You need to work on my needs, too."
H: I know. Marriage is definitely a give and take relationship. I know that you need me to talk to you about life and spirituality and values. In that vein, let's get together and talk tonight.
W: Well, the kids (my older kids) will be there.
H: That's okay. We need to make time for this. I'll spend some time with them, and then we'll spend some time together.
