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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 763824" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>Lotus….Sadly, I have heard of a relatively similar story from a good friend.</p><p>It seems you have been generous and patient.</p><p>And now you are seniors. This is sad. Unfair. Ugh.</p><p></p><p>My friend and I talk about avoiding upsetting these adult “children”</p><p>in ways that we know they are over sensitive about. Like asking questions on how to do things. EVEN thought that is shockingly selfish and ? on their part. Doing these things has helped in part to navigate the muddy waters for my friend</p><p>You are constantly walking on egg shells , as is she.</p><p>The fact that you feel good right now might say something. Really like what you said about taking your power back.</p><p>I would consider doing some of what I advise my friend to do…BUT if their behavior is just over the top and you have “had it” you probably should pull back. Disengage. Avoid sarcasm. Avoid discussion. Avoid interaction. If it’s forced, speak calmly, sincerely , truthfully without name calling. Just the facts as they are. But…I would consider just calmly pulling back a LOT.</p><p></p><p>In the mean time, do what you enjoy doing in life. Go to nice restaurants. Movies. Plays. Travel. Don’t miss out in life due to this situation.</p><p></p><p>Again…loving the fact that you feel as if you took your power back and that you feel good. Awesome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 763824, member: 4152"] Lotus….Sadly, I have heard of a relatively similar story from a good friend. It seems you have been generous and patient. And now you are seniors. This is sad. Unfair. Ugh. My friend and I talk about avoiding upsetting these adult “children” in ways that we know they are over sensitive about. Like asking questions on how to do things. EVEN thought that is shockingly selfish and ? on their part. Doing these things has helped in part to navigate the muddy waters for my friend You are constantly walking on egg shells , as is she. The fact that you feel good right now might say something. Really like what you said about taking your power back. I would consider doing some of what I advise my friend to do…BUT if their behavior is just over the top and you have “had it” you probably should pull back. Disengage. Avoid sarcasm. Avoid discussion. Avoid interaction. If it’s forced, speak calmly, sincerely , truthfully without name calling. Just the facts as they are. But…I would consider just calmly pulling back a LOT. In the mean time, do what you enjoy doing in life. Go to nice restaurants. Movies. Plays. Travel. Don’t miss out in life due to this situation. Again…loving the fact that you feel as if you took your power back and that you feel good. Awesome. [/QUOTE]
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