Active Users:907 Time:02/08/2026 10:59:32 AM
Back to Messageboard Post New Thread Search Help Stats Rules
That's a tough hurdle Helene Send a noteboard - 15/03/2010 08:06:07 PM
Amy is TERRIBLE at communicating. And even worse at the concept of compromise. It's not a good combination particularly when you toss in occasional bouts of depression.


Is she self aware at all surrounding these things? You mentioned she might go for therapy. You make it sound like she needs it.

Heh - no. She hadn't. *I* had and got shut down every time I tried. Not always nastily - sometimes it was just avoidance etc. but no, she's really bad at communication. Just a few days ago she was telling me how WELL things were going in our relationship. Then *Bam*


Sometimes people say things because they really want things to be a certain way, even though they're not. But talk about mixed messages... That must be very confusing and extra hurtful.

You're obviously not the sole person responsible for creating and sustaining constructive communication in your relationship. You can, however, only change your own behavior. Which is why I only advise you to see what you can do. Do you know why she's so bad at communicating? Is there anything you can do that would make her feel more comfortable about opening up?

Trying not to - and not giving up anything like soon.

I have, in fact, pretty much never given up on a relationship ever. I'm stubborn that way. It's always the other person who does.


That's good to hear. Melissa will appreciate that one day.
Reply to message
And then, yesterday - the world came apart SilverWarder - 13/03/2010 02:09:42 PM 1416 Views
*hugs* Morgawse - 13/03/2010 02:21:49 PM 783 Views
*Hug* SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 03:53:34 PM 728 Views
I'm so sorry to hear that. Sareitha Sedai - 13/03/2010 04:06:26 PM 889 Views
Thank you Sareitha SilverWarder - 16/03/2010 12:56:30 AM 722 Views
Oh my goodness. nossy - 13/03/2010 04:40:30 PM 742 Views
Thanks Jen SilverWarder - 16/03/2010 12:58:22 AM 684 Views
It may not do much good to say this, but nossy - 18/03/2010 05:37:46 AM 724 Views
Perhaps I should have said SilverWarder - 18/03/2010 01:49:43 PM 801 Views
how scary. StarrBecca - 13/03/2010 05:27:09 PM 862 Views
It is, thank you. SilverWarder - 16/03/2010 01:00:35 AM 743 Views
Wow...I'm sorry man Brian - 13/03/2010 06:09:01 PM 749 Views
wow.. Kel - 13/03/2010 06:21:56 PM 753 Views
I wouldn't call that nothing. That could make it better. Tashmere - 14/03/2010 02:59:49 AM 773 Views
oh, my Camilla - 13/03/2010 06:47:00 PM 772 Views
How utterly selfish and childish of her ßelals Girl - 13/03/2010 07:06:34 PM 839 Views
Re: And then, yesterday - the world came apart Egwene Dreamwalker - 13/03/2010 07:11:59 PM 851 Views
Oh, I'm so sorry. Rebekah - 13/03/2010 07:41:48 PM 797 Views
Holy shit, man. cabbage - 13/03/2010 08:31:49 PM 727 Views
I know exactly what you are going through. MightyYT - 13/03/2010 11:19:47 PM 724 Views
There is a little hope here... Tashmere - 14/03/2010 12:24:19 AM 750 Views
In Case I haven't said it enough, I <3 you, Tashmere!! *NM* StarrBecca - 14/03/2010 06:33:31 AM 312 Views
Some, yes. SilverWarder - 14/03/2010 06:43:49 AM 795 Views
at least she's only worried about the important things in life LadyLorraine - 14/03/2010 06:53:43 AM 719 Views
Yeah - she LOVES the new Horton hears a Who film. SilverWarder - 16/03/2010 01:06:53 AM 695 Views
That is a tough little girl there. Tashmere - 14/03/2010 05:43:51 PM 862 Views
Oh yes indeed. SilverWarder - 16/03/2010 01:05:22 AM 774 Views
Yeah, eggshells and glass suck. Tashmere - 16/03/2010 02:34:10 AM 724 Views
I am so sorry *NM* Roland00 - 14/03/2010 03:49:38 AM 316 Views
How in touch were you? Helene - 14/03/2010 08:14:57 AM 764 Views
Not as much as we could be SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 06:11:28 AM 826 Views
That's a tough hurdle Helene - 15/03/2010 08:06:07 PM 785 Views
Ouch Floffe - 14/03/2010 11:21:16 AM 722 Views
Dear God that's awful - I don't know how I missed this earlier. Tom - 14/03/2010 01:40:24 PM 783 Views
Thanks, Tom SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 06:15:50 AM 708 Views
from what I have seen in 57 years of life.... damookster - 14/03/2010 02:02:24 PM 757 Views
I pretty much agree SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 06:16:48 AM 855 Views
I just read Helene's, Tom's and Damookster's replies. Tashmere - 15/03/2010 01:53:17 AM 771 Views
It's why one of the first things I did was post here when I was together enough to do so. SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 06:18:54 AM 740 Views
*HUGS* *NM* globug0822 - 15/03/2010 04:34:33 AM 332 Views
I know what you are going through *hugs* Beqi - 15/03/2010 06:36:30 AM 720 Views
Really sorry, man, hopes and prayers things work out for you. Joel - 15/03/2010 09:05:11 AM 712 Views
aw man, sorry to hear that! *NM* ironclad - 15/03/2010 10:29:16 AM 316 Views
Jesus. Elaine - 15/03/2010 01:44:18 PM 767 Views
It's looking up a bit SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 03:50:25 PM 769 Views
Re: It's looking up a bit SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 05:12:02 PM 826 Views
Re: It's looking up a bit SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 05:13:03 PM 703 Views
Re: It's looking up a bit SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 05:13:30 PM 725 Views
Hmm. Those were supposed to be edits. Admin? Clean up in aisle SW! SilverWarder - 15/03/2010 05:18:13 PM 781 Views
Lose that zero and take her to court for abducting your child *NM* BlackAdder - 15/03/2010 05:14:26 PM 337 Views
Sounds like things have calmed down a bit now, but that was a shitty thing to do, that's for sure. Legolas - 16/03/2010 01:09:00 AM 743 Views
oh wow, Mike, I'm sorry. That's aweful LaSombra - 18/03/2010 10:33:06 PM 698 Views
Thanks LS - we're working on it. SilverWarder - 23/03/2010 04:37:27 AM 693 Views
Back to Messageboard Post New Thread Search Help Stats Rules

Reply to Message

Block Quote Paragraph Quote
Formatting
Smiley Codes