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Posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2014, at 11:05:48
In reply to And of course, now it's Maybe., posted by Partlycloudy on March 11, 2014, at 9:18:38
> The roommate arrangement, though, might be showing promise.
> Separation at home has been helping my anxiety a lot. Spouse has been honouring my request for more time by myself and not trying to involve me in every activity.
> It has created a sense of space and safety (?) that wasn't there before. ... this phase is showing a lot of growth and compromise on his part.That's part of my approach here now. Separation at a "home" site. Space and safety. And maybe growth and compromise.
Bob
Posted by Partlycloudy on March 11, 2014, at 18:18:33
In reply to Re: space and safety, posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2014, at 11:05:48
Interesting that this is how you can explain your approach to Babble. It changes how safe I feel here. Having the space to spin my own wheels personally has made me feel more confident; but I requested it.
When it is imposed upon you without your knowledge, it's not an empowering experience. I understand it now, though, and can appreciate it. An earlier explanation would had made a world of difference, to me, at least.
Thanks.
PC
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 14, 2014, at 14:13:47
In reply to Re: space and safety » Dr. Bob, posted by Partlycloudy on March 11, 2014, at 18:18:33
> When it is imposed upon you without your knowledge, it's not an empowering experience. I understand it now, though, and can appreciate it. An earlier explanation would had made a world of difference, to me, at least.
Having things imposed is rarely empowering. I'm glad you can appreciate it. I've tried to explain, but I guess it wasn't in a way that clicked with you.
Bob
Posted by Partlycloudy on March 14, 2014, at 21:13:19
In reply to Re: space and safety, posted by Dr. Bob on March 14, 2014, at 14:13:47
I might not have seen it, given my relatively prolonged absence. But I would have noted a change in the guidelines. Ahem.
PC
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