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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 89945" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hi! I see your point Linda, but I have to say I tend to handle adverse situations the same way that Karen seems to be. </p><p></p><p>When my marriage was in wicked shape last year, I found it to be very cathartic to open up to someone who wouldn't judge me and even him. I was on the fence leaning toward ending it, and it was just easier to laugh when I needed to, cry when I needed to, question when I needed to and even love him out loud when I needed to. </p><p></p><p>Believe it or not, it was my BFF L (who is my mother in law - lol) who was that impartial person (even though I think she was on my side <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />).</p><p></p><p>I see where Karen is coming from. I think the ability to laugh, reinforces the decisions that she's making, and shifts that doubt to the side so that the grief can then "flow".</p><p></p><p>It is kinda cool that the way Karen writes these updates are so conversational. You feel like she's bouncing things around out loud to you over a cup of coffee. </p><p></p><p>I know I felt better when I knew exactly what was going on in my situation. It validated my feelings and emotions and the actions that I was taking. </p><p></p><p>Just my opinion! Absolutely no disrespect intended! :whew:</p><p></p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 89945, member: 3814"] Hi! I see your point Linda, but I have to say I tend to handle adverse situations the same way that Karen seems to be. When my marriage was in wicked shape last year, I found it to be very cathartic to open up to someone who wouldn't judge me and even him. I was on the fence leaning toward ending it, and it was just easier to laugh when I needed to, cry when I needed to, question when I needed to and even love him out loud when I needed to. Believe it or not, it was my BFF L (who is my mother in law - lol) who was that impartial person (even though I think she was on my side :D). I see where Karen is coming from. I think the ability to laugh, reinforces the decisions that she's making, and shifts that doubt to the side so that the grief can then "flow". It is kinda cool that the way Karen writes these updates are so conversational. You feel like she's bouncing things around out loud to you over a cup of coffee. I know I felt better when I knew exactly what was going on in my situation. It validated my feelings and emotions and the actions that I was taking. Just my opinion! Absolutely no disrespect intended! [img]:whew:[/img] Beth [/QUOTE]
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