Dear Dave:

“When things like this happen, I become more in need of affirmation and affection from Kate, like I am hyper aware of my emotional vulnerability, if that makes sense?” – that makes a delightful kind of sense to me. I can’t think of anything more important in a relationship than supporting each other emotionally!

“I did talk to my dad and expressed that I can’t keep living like this if he is going to make situations difficult and stressful, that he needs to help himself as well. I explained how much of an impact it was having on my life, and he seemed to understand” – please let me know how long his understanding lasts, will you?

anita