Posted by Dinah on December 10, 2008, at 10:39:40
In reply to Re: the reasons for my post... » Dinah, posted by twinleaf on December 10, 2008, at 10:01:36
I too would like to close the door on this incident. But the truth is that I feel angry and hurt, and not for the first time with regard to your posts to me and/or deputies on the Administration board. And I'm talking about how I feel, not criticizing you. I work very hard at being generous of spirit, since I'm not entirely sure it comes naturally to me. I don't do it to get appreciation, of course. But I'm not perfect by any means, and sometimes I find it really upsetting to try so hard to be good, and to feel like my efforts have not been received as I intend them. Particularly when it's someone I like and respect. Again, that's a statement about *me*.
I'll get over it. I don't like feeling negative emotions. They make my head hurt.
But I was wondering if you'd be willing to compromise on one statement.
You said:
"As soon as I offered that thought, I received your post with four individual statements which any reasonable person would interpret as containing criticisms and put-downs."Would you be willing to compromise on:
"As soon as I offered that thought, I received your post with four individual statements which *a* reasonable person *could* interpret as containing criticisms and put-downs."
If that's not ok with you, I understand, and I hope in either case our long term relationship can withstand this misunderstanding.
poster:Dinah
thread:867435
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20081003/msgs/867847.html