Breaking down the wall. Q & A

[Jamesjohn]

I simply told her that I did not want her to try to fix anything, just realize how I felt, and that I needed her to know...before it became a problem.

Damn, man, this is GREAT! It's amazing how well doing this can work. My wife and I try to use it often, especially with the "touchy" stuff.

I'm proud of you! Could doing this be a "more of what works" for you?!

So I guess I'll call her tomorrow, although I feel like leaving her a voice mail...simply telling her how much it helped to simply be heard!

Not a bad idea! Even if you don't do it tonight, make sure that you tell her sometime in the near future.

"Catch her doing something right, and let her know about it!"

Who knows? She may follow your lead on this, and do it herself!