I know that all of you are giving me good advice and I know that all the things you are saying are absolutely true. I especially understand that W treats me with this utter lack of respect only because I let her get away with it. But, GEL, I’m not using my conflict avoiding nature as an excuse; I’m just admitting that I am a conflict avoider and saying that I understand that it is a problem. I’ve been repeating it because I want you to understand that even though I know what needs to be done, it’s very difficult for me to do those things. I’m a conflict avoider by nature and I’ve been in this pattern for the entire 30 years W and I have been together.
