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  • #419806
    Tom
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    Hi Helcat

    Completely Eco your thoughts. The traits that I have developed overtime is mainly due to the influence of my parents, its something that I absorbed eventually and not because they forced me to.  As mentioned in the trailing post, I thing this is just a phase and things change over time which you have correctly mentioned. Once again, thank you for the suggestions and advice.

    #419805
    Tom
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    Hi Tee

     All this is telling me that she is supportive (at least in some aspects), tolerant and flexible. Would you agree?

    Very tolerant and flexible, patient to the core. I am now tying to take things easier on me rather than making a paradigm. What I understand is this might be a phase and things would get fine with times as is the case with any couple/ family. I think  I should prepare myself to face even more difficult situations as we move forward, its always better than getting overwhelmed.Thanks you for your supportive ideas and words of encouragement.

    #419473
    Tom
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    Hi Tee

    Thanks for the reply.

    So even if someone is messy and unorganized, they may have other qualities that you appreciate, and other ways of expressing their love

    Completely agree on this. I might not be seeing the good in them .

    she still may be a good, honest person, with a kind heart

    No second thoughts on this, absolutely spot on.

    In that case, maybe it would help to talk to her and express appreciation for all of her good qualities

    As you may have already understood, I may not be the patient one here, I have my own challenges.I guess I will try the approach that you mentioned. Hoping for the best, thanks

    #419472
    Tom
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    Hi Helcat

    Thank you for your kind words. I would not consider myself selfless,however  most of the things that I enjoy doing benefits others in some way or the other. I consider myself very organized and planned and I do get disappointed when I do not get the necessary support whenever needed. I would consider my family very supportive in giving me my own space, I do not see that very common especially when you have little kids. I am fortunate to have enough time for the things that I love doing. However, I also want to be a role model to my kids and imbibe the necessary values and principles that I follow.

    It’s really tricky when it comes to the amount of effort put into things because some people don’t put in as much effort as others for a variety of reasons. Some people don’t see being messy as being a problem. Some might value their well being as opposed to working very hard and stressing themselves out.

    This is so true in my case, however I think I fail to see the good in them. I may be just overthinking and inviting unwanted stress in my life.

    #419106
    Tom
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    Hi Helcat

    Thank you for putting forward an alternate thought, you are completely right. It takes time to accept the way people are, especially if they are polar opposite to values that you believe in.

    “Are there any specific thoughts or feelings that come up when people don’t meet your principles?”

    I am always engrossed in planning things to mitigate the effects of being late , house being cluttered etc… This has taken a toll on me, I feel I am always in fire-fighting mode. I feel am under tremendous stress to make things aligned to my values. As you rightly hinted, I feel  I am being taken for granted. ” Self Soothing” is something that is new to me, I think i should read more about that.

    #419105
    Tom
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    Hi Roberta & Tee

    Appreciate your suggestions to get around such situations. To be more direct, this may be difficult to improvise in case these challenges that you face is with your spouse- don’t you guys think so? Even though you try your level best to avoid confrontations, it seems sooner or later you may encounter the scenarios that I have listed– and may not be avoidable. This is where I take a hit- you just literally cannot walk away/ avoid , after all its your family.

    #418824
    Tom
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    Hi Roberta

    You talk of matters of concern have been communicated explicitly. What are these matters and are they your concerns or another family members concerns?

    I may be digressing a bit, but let me try to explain. What is the best way to get around situations wherein your family members/member is constantly making you late, is very tardy and tepid, has/have not got hygiene standards as yours, is very poor at planning, may not reciprocate to your concerns , is not forthcoming as you are …  .. This may be in spite of the several conversations that you have had with them on the subject matter. This would subsequently turn into a feeling of imposition and eventually lead to relationship fatigue, isn’t it?

    #418823
    Tom
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    Hi Tee

    Thanks for your reply

    If they are, you don’t need to be nice to them. You need to perhaps talk to them and clarify that their behavior is rude, specially if they are family. You don’t need to spare them from the truth. If other people are rude and disrespectful to you, you can set boundaries with them too. No need to be nice with bullies, for example.”

    This is where I feel we need to separate family from peers. As Roberta rightly said, we cannot choose our family. I am very forthright, which may not be the best trait at all junctures. I would still be alright with dealing with people being impolite, as its always easier to walk away and my reason is also justified.

     

    #418784
    Tom
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    [quote quote=40336]The biggest thing I’ve found in coping is to adopt another pet. It is not about replacing the animal, because you can never truly replace a living thing that you loved. But there is now a space in you that had previously experienced love and love needs to flow from there again. If adopting another pet isn’t an option then find something else you can turn you love towards, a new passion or hobby perhaps. Love and time are the best medicines (I’ve experienced my kelpie puppy being run over, my border collie puppy being run over, one cat go missing never to be seen again, another be run over though thankfully survived, and most recently my own little kitten being run over, on my birthday no less)[/quote]

     

    #418783
    Tom
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    [quote quote=418756] If you start to know yourself well it will help with strengthen your patience muscle. If you realise that after about say three hours being with family/friends your capacity is dropping then the next time try calling it quits after 2 hours so that you leave feeling good about them. Setting the aspiration to be patient before you meet up is a good.[/quote]

    Hi Roberta, This definitely helps. I appreciate the suggestions. It may a tad more difficult  when it comes to dealing with family I presume. How do you think things can be changed even if the matters of concern have been communicated explicitly? I don’t think setting low / no expectations is  would help.

    #418782
    Tom
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    Hi Brandy

    Thanks for your reply. The traits that you are mentioned are very natural to me. I mean, I may not be trying hard to be morally correct at every encounter that I have with my peers. As you correctly stated implicitly, expectation from others also contributes to the situation.

    #418751
    Tom
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    Hi Roberta

    Thanks for your reply. As you correctly said, traits like patience and compassion is definitely important and I have identified that I am no so good at these qualities. This is something that I need to work upon, especially the patience part of it. And I guess being judgemental about others is also not helping me, especially in the family circles. At times I feel my patience is weaning out trying to be nice to everyone.

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