Posted by AuntieMel on September 4, 2004, at 23:11:34
In reply to Auntie Mel?, posted by Dinah on September 4, 2004, at 11:18:30
Dinah - I know your intentions (as always) are good, and I always like getting advice from you about the mysterious ways of babble. So, please don't ever think of it as presumptious. Though saying that *does* make it sound friend to friend:)
I fully expect to end up in some of the situations that you're speaking of (and already have to some extent) but it usually doesn't bother me, and if it does it doesn't last long.
It's just that I can usually see people getting upset at something that is probably a misunderstanding and could be diffused. And I usually approach it with my logical brain, not the emotional one. I do have a stubborn streak at times - as if you hadn't noticed - and want to follow things through. I also really hate unfinished business, and I get a bit irked when I keep asking a question and don't feel like I get an answer..
I really do appreciate what you are saying and I'll try to detach a bit. But if you see me carrying on way, way longer and see it being a waste of time, could you pipe in with a 'Nice try Mel - you gave it your best shot' and wake me up to the fact that the horse is long dead (grin)
Mel
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