After each list was compiled we traded and reviewed. My list to her basically said that I can't talk to her and she doesn't talk to me. Her list said that I'm domineering, selfish, and stubborn. While I will agree with one, maybe two of those things, I will adamantly DISAGREE with selfish. There are times that this could be said about me, but for the most part I spend very little time getting what I want. The kicker to her list was that for every con there was an opposite pro. For example, con: "I feel like my opinion doesn't matter and you don't care what I want" and pro: "You always try to give me what I want". WHAT!?! Whatever, that's just her. Wishy-washy and opinions constantly changing. Besides, this wasn't my point. After the revision, clenched jaw, and gritting of teeth we talked about how to fix the issues while still keeping everyone as happy as possible. My point was to write down what I am supposed to be working on, for the world to see.
My items are as follows:
- Try to live without every detail.
- Try to phrase my opinions in such a way that they leave room for others opinions.
- Try to see the gray (in between the black and white).
- Try not to back down when she reacts poorly to something I've said (point out that her reaction is overstated for what I meant).
OK, so I'll step off my mini-soap box now. I'll update you as this progress. My honest opinion is this:
Do I think this will work out? No
Do I want this to work out? With every ounce of my being.
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