Yeah, I guess I’ve come to the same conclusion as you. Try different approaches. And, like I said, don’t throw out an approach that didn’t work before. It’s possible that as things change, you can use it. But use it with caution. You don’t want to get stung with “You ALWAYS…..”
I tried the compliments. W said I was using them to make her feel guilty, so I stopped. But, I’ve started them again in a scaled back manner, and it seems to be OK.
quote:Originally posted by KentS: One thing for sure is the more positive you can be, the more people want to be around you. It's human nature. That includes WAS's