Shipping through the cracks

[Kimberly]

No: HPFGUIDX 11365

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer <pennylin at s...> 
wrote:

Kathy wrote:
> 
> > Most of the "Calm" relationships I have seen personally seem to be
> > that way mostly because one or both of the partners aren't 
standing up
> > for what they really want. (Before you start the flame-throwers, I
> > hasten to add that this is merely my experience and I am fully 
aware
> > that not all "Calm" relationships are this way.  I am merely try 
to
> > explain why I prefer the "Volatile".)

Penny wrote:
> 
> Good thing you added that parenthetical disclaimer ... or I'd have 
had
> to throw some flames your way.  

Dude!  Slam! (that's my inner teenage boy - he doesn't get to play 
much, so I let him come out to comment on that one)

:--)  My husband & I both have 
strong
> personalities, but we choose to resolve our differences in a calm
> cooperative manner.  This does not mean one or both of us is meek &
> mealy-mouthed & not standing up for ourselves.
> 
> Penny

Wow,

You may have a Calm relationship with your hubby, but I think you and 
Kathy are a few steps into the Volatile category!  :D

Seriously though - you two are cracking me up!

Kimberly, looking around for possible shelter when the flame-throwers 
arrive.