Quote: How do you feel when he says things like this? How do you respond?
It varies....depending on my mood, I guess. If I'm feeling hopeful, I tend to be happy to hear it. When I'm pissy, I think, "Yeah, right. Then DO something about it".
Sometimes I ask for more clarification - if he says something really ambiguous. I don't want any misinterpretations on my part.
Sometimes I acknowledge what he's saying in a validating way.
Sometimes I don't acknowledge it (to him), rather just let him keep speaking or encourage him to continue talking, regardless of what he's saying.
