mystnangel -> RE: how do you stop talking to your dom? (3/20/2005 7:36:37 PM)
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I even understand the issue- it's HARD to move on when someone gives so much attention, it's HARD to say no and keep away. But calling in some body guard only increases the drama, increases the number of people involved and doesn't end the situation- only she can do that. This really is more an issue of HER resolving within herself what she already knows and committing to that. Those are easy words to write, but not always so easy to execute. Emerald, I've read a lot of your posts. I've even taken some of your advice. You are an exceptionally strong person, and I admire you for that and for your articulate, no-nonsense posts. And, yes, ultimately we all have to take responsibility for ourselves, and squirrelly has to resolve this within herself. However, sometimes, we do need someone stronger to help us do what we must do. Not everyone has your spirit and spunk. It is something many aspire to have, but we aren't always right there. You don't know where everyone comes from, what history brought them to the place they are. You don't know what fears they face and what triggers emotions that thrust them back into doing the precise thing they swear they'll never do again. It is difficult for anyone to tell someone they love to back off. Even if the one they love is a creep. And it isn't always about being a doormat, but about being unable to wrap oneself around the words and actions that are so alien to some people's nature. I don't think anyone is suggesting that squirrelly asks someone else to fight her battles, but there is nothing wrong with having support in that battle, nor having the creep know you have that support. Meanwhile, if it is the right person, they can help her get to the place where you are, the place she needs to be. Buck up and just do it is great advice, but sometimes no matter how hard we try, we simply can't. Hasn't there ever been anything you just couldn't do no matter how hard you wanted to do it or change it? Hasn't anyone ever stepped in and said, com'on, let me give you a hand, followed by, I'll show you how? It's not just about doing it for a person, but about showing them how, teaching them. Isn't that part of what this culture is all about? Or am I totally off base? I'm just learning about all this, so what do I really know. However, in all the research, I'm discovering a common thread. The good ones care. The good ones teach. The good ones guide. But I'm digressing. [:)] angel
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