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Confessions of a Recovering Control Freak
by QuietI | May 11 '00
Or, Respect is the key to a successful marriage. Actually, respect is the key to any successful relationship, but it's especially important in our relationships with the people who share our lives and homes: spouses, and children. But let's just talk...Return to opinion
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Kudos - from a not-yet-cured control freak... (Reply to this comment)
by WorkingMomof2
Wonderful tips, and stories that could have come out of my own lips here, too. I catch myself saying SO many harsh and judgmental things. Arrrgh.
It's so hard. The most important thing you said, by far, though hon is that you are trying. And that is the true key to a happy marriage. You're doing GREAT!
Amy (Going on 17 years of wedded bliss here...well, he might agree that at least 5 of them total have been blissful LOL)
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Oct 23 '01
4:41 pm PDT
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Wow, if only I could.... (Reply to this comment)
by Taryn74
...give this an "extra highly recommended"! LOL! I find myself doing some of the things you mentioned, ESPECIALLY when it comes to telling my husband how to do every little thing concerning our child, but I do usually stop and think about it afterwards and will often tell him "I don't mean to treat you like a baby, I just want to make sure you understood her routine." He usually shrugs and says he wasn't paying that much attention to me anyway. ROFL!!! Ah well, he can give as good as he gets I guess. *G*
Excellent points.
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Jun 20 '00
4:41 pm PDT
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Amazing (Reply to this comment)
by Dinday
I would not have thought anyone but a victim of a control freak could have such insight into the damage this does. Congrats. Such self awareness will stand you in good stead in resisting telling Epinionators they should place their Epinions in another category.
Dinday
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May 13 '00
7:21 am PDT
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Wecome to the human race :-) (Reply to this comment)
by conradd
We all have issues . . . whether it is control, passive-aggressiveness, anger, etc. The key to overcoming our human failings is recognition and willingness to change. You've modeled both here and I applaud you for your honesty.
Deb
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May 12 '00
9:52 pm PDT
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Very insightful... (Reply to this comment)
by Dr_Steph,  in Kids & Family
It's not easy to recognize things like this in ourselves but it sure is important. Bravo to you for being willing to take a look at yourself and change! :)
Steph
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May 12 '00
8:27 pm PDT
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Thanks ... (Reply to this comment)
by kca101
for your honesty. This must have been hard to write but I'm sure it will help many people.
Very well written as aways.
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May 11 '00
12:50 am PDT
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