Old 12-07-2009, 10:21 AM
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FindingPeace1
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Originally Posted by Kittyboo View Post
"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.
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