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The Wrong Way Dear Bob, If you would just listen for once in your life instead of insisting on repeating your point of view, you wouldn't make me so mad.
I try and I try to include you in my plans and what good does it do me? None whatsoever. You just go ahead and plan whatever you want and do things your way regardless of whether they are good for anybody but you. You say that you want to be fair but I know that is not the case. You only want things your way. I, on the other hand, always take you into consideration. And you won't evenlisten to me when I try to tell you how upset you are making me.
That is because you want to have your own view of things even though it is wrong. If you don't start showing me some consideration, you won't have to even think about me anymore, because I will be out of here. Mary |
The Write Way Dear Bob,
When you accused me of trying to control you, I felt really angry because I thought you were not respecting my point of view. I love you, Bob, and I want our marriage to work. No, you don't have to "ask my permission." It is not about that. I want to know that I am important to you and that you respect me. When we plan out our weekends together, I feel as though you care about me. When you exclude me from your planning, I don't feel that way. I respect your desire to spend time golfing with your friends and don't want to stand in the way of that. Love,Mary |
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Don't blame. Don't accuse. Make "I" statements. Be specific about what you want. Ask for your partner's input. End with a positive statement. |
