Originally Posted by
Kittyboo "I know that if I would just BE there for him and not ask anything of him, he'd be ok."
That's not true. And you're not a doormat, and you shouldn't have to walk on eggshells because someone else can't control THEIR behavior.
Now, I worry about HOW I WILL HANDLE a situation.
And it's baby steps everyday.
What do YOU need right now? Not him, YOU??
HUGS
I need to post this somewhere.
hey, keeppedaling, consider reading Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch. It might change your perspective on validation.