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01-16-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeedrinker

I just wanted to point out that this implies that you are trying to manipulate, or control, his feelings or behavior.

The reason to "detach" is all about you and your serenity, not about how our alcoholics react.

Just worded wrongly - not saying anything to him has brought much peace to me, as my not reacting means that he no longer has a reason to react back and make it about me. I was just saying that I could see why this had more impact on them, not that I am doing it for that reason.