Originally Posted by
forgotten1 
im not asking to be manipulated, but i would like some sort of nice words that doesn't just dismiss what we did share, the good that was there was something that i want acknowledged.
That makes perfect sense. If you weren't dealing with an alcoholic.
We call that going to the hardware store looking for bread. The odds of you getting what you are looking for are pretty slim.
I remind myself...
people do not let me down, my
expectations of people let me down. Sometimes saying what I need to say is beneficial for me, but only when the satisfaction isn't based on the response I get from the other person. I've been let down too many times in that area, so I learned not to give power over my emotions to others. I say what I need to say, then let go and let God.
Keep us posted, and sending you hugs