From my observations, a significantly large percentage of the population [censored] at emotional validation, and men are worse than women.
It is much easier to practice with your kids.
You look sad. Is that how you feel? It is OK to be angry. It is not OK to hit other kids. I bet that made you angry. I would be angry if that happened to me.
Originally Posted by Rockon
...W told me she was unhappy....and that she wished she could leave out the back door instead of facing them....
"I can see why you would be unhappy" or "I can understand why you would want to leave" or "I would also want to leave if I were in your shoes" are the first things that come to my mind....NOT THAT YOU SHOULD SAY THIS TO HER.
One of my mantras, "I am responsible for my relationship with my children. Their mother is responsible for her relationship with her children".
I would say something like this: "You are right, it might be a good idea for you to leave. I will take care of everything here." She can stay or leave and you are fine with either choice she makes.
