Originally Posted By: stubborn
just a word of advice: practice some answers for when your friends say "throw her scrawney butt out...I wouldn't put up with that...etc...etc..." You're going to need them.
try:
I have chosen to try to give her time to come to her senses. These decisions aren't made overnight. Love is patient and kind. (not happy and light) Also to your friends:I know you love me so help me by respecting me and supporting me in my decision to give this time....blah blah blah

Doormats unite! I hope to reincarnate as a nice wood floor...


my mom is one I have to use this on. She means well (as most do) and she has settled down with the comments -- but she was really impatient, wanting H to make a decision. Like I didn't but I was not rushing him. Lately I get - you're a better woman than I am because I wouldn't put up with XYZ but I understand why you are doing what you're doing and you're both in my prayers every morning and night.


....Understand, that I can't, not be what I am
I'm not the milk, and Cheerios in your spoon
~ Avril Lavigne ~
..."Nobody's Fool"...

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