Posted by Dinah on July 30, 2004, at 19:43:22
In reply to Re: Sharing insight right back at you » Racer, posted by Ilene on July 28, 2004, at 20:33:48
Maybe proud for me is a better way of putting it? I'm proud of my husband when he responds calmly to bad driving. That doesn't mean I feel responsible for his temper. It means I realize that it's a challenge for him to maintain his cool under those circumstances, and I'm pleased that he was able to do it. I'm proud *for* him, even though I don't take credit for any of it.
I actually try to be proud *for* my son, too, rather than proud *of* him. That way I don't invest too much of my ego in his behavior.
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