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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 187211" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Sorry about your argument with-husband, BusyBee. I know the feeling! We're finally getting on the same page.</p><p>It's a really good idea to set time aside ea wk to discuss difficult child issues. Even though your husband works 2nd shift, I'm sure there's some time on the weekend or something when you two can talk. I'd set a time limit, say, 15 min., just so it doesn't get carried away. It also helps you focus when you know you've got a limited amt of time. </p><p> </p><p>I'd also suggest a date night or lunch for you and your husband. You two need time alone when you DON'T discuss your difficult child. It can really wear you down.</p><p>It's a good thing I have you all here because I can discuss difficult child ad infinitum, whereas my husband had a limit of, oh, about 25 seconds.</p><p> </p><p>My kids know that I am apt to go into their rms if they are not home. Generally I don't (I'm too tempted to clean! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) but the knowlege that I CAN keeps them in check. </p><p>After you come to an agreement with-your husband, bring in difficult child and discuss the new agreement. He is SO sweet to be concerned that he "caused" a fight between you.</p><p>That's actually a good sign. So many kids use the "divide and conquer" method.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 187211, member: 3419"] Sorry about your argument with-husband, BusyBee. I know the feeling! We're finally getting on the same page. It's a really good idea to set time aside ea wk to discuss difficult child issues. Even though your husband works 2nd shift, I'm sure there's some time on the weekend or something when you two can talk. I'd set a time limit, say, 15 min., just so it doesn't get carried away. It also helps you focus when you know you've got a limited amt of time. I'd also suggest a date night or lunch for you and your husband. You two need time alone when you DON'T discuss your difficult child. It can really wear you down. It's a good thing I have you all here because I can discuss difficult child ad infinitum, whereas my husband had a limit of, oh, about 25 seconds. My kids know that I am apt to go into their rms if they are not home. Generally I don't (I'm too tempted to clean! :) ) but the knowlege that I CAN keeps them in check. After you come to an agreement with-your husband, bring in difficult child and discuss the new agreement. He is SO sweet to be concerned that he "caused" a fight between you. That's actually a good sign. So many kids use the "divide and conquer" method. [/QUOTE]
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