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Originally Posted by Craigus
Hmm, I see those replies as (humorously) avoiding the question all together though, when it was asked in quite a serious manner. To me that would make it appear as though I do have things that I would change, just that I don't have the balls to tell them to her (I realise my actual reply could also be viewed this way, but I promise you: it was genuine, and she took it as so).
Again, while I'm grateful of all the feedback, I'm not looking for suggestions on my examples in particular - just looking to have a discussion/examples/opinions on shit tests and how to deal with them in general?
Much love,
Craigus
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This is the weakness of communicating by the written word on the forum like this, her comment clearly sounds one way as a third party reading it, but may mean something different to you, being imbued as you are with experiencing what has gone on before between the two of you.
If in your judgement it was “serious” then yes, reframing may be a little facetious. I still think you may be projecting that though. In any event it’s neither evasive nor weak, quite the contrary, the whole point is to be that stable centre of her life and not allow her habits to lead you, for which she will ultimately love you. David Deida is a good read on this topic, although it wouldn’t surprise me if you’ve already read him. Her question is requiring you to indulge in her insecurities, and you did infer it was a shit test rather than a genuine question yourself. If however you’re developing towards a relationship, you may want to be softer than this…but as others have said in the thread, you’ve got to keep an eye on your behaviour here.
On my general opinion of shit tests, basically per the above, but to be honest I don’t like the dynamics that the term implies. Especially if you’re moving past pickup and into dating territory, it’s healthier not to think about it. Plus it pre-supposes you have to qualify in some way, which is bollocks.
Anyway, I've got to get a wiggle on or I'll be late, hope helps though.
PS