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I give you credit for getting the book and for being open with her about it. I dunno...based on what you posted, and if I had been in her shoes, I would have been happy that you were putting the effort into improving/learning and would have told you that. Too bad that she reacted that way...
I agree with the others that have read it - it is a really good book!! A real eye-opener. My only suggestion would be that instead of hanging around her ankles expecting a pat on the head for buying it in the first place, just read it and put it into action .
Wouldn't you think she'd be happy that I wanted to read a book like this? And maybe a discussion as to why I bought it?
Did you talk to her about it and maybe suggest that you go through it together, or did you just wave it in her face and expect her to be impressed? From what you've written the both of you are unhappy, but if you want to have a discussion with her, start one.
Kudos to you for taking the steps needed and buying the book. I wish your wife would've had a better response as well, but read it anyway, start applying what you read, and when she asks about the change in you, show her the book again. Best of luck to you!
I would be THRILLED if my partner bought a book like that and would have no hesitation reading it with him. I bought it too at some point, but my ex had no interest in it. Your wife is a lucky lady (don't know if she's aware of it though...).
After you finish reading it, tell her you would like for her to read it as well.
If she says something smart, tell her then that you think it would be good if you both read it. I wish you luck!!
I'm surprised she didn't want to know why you got the book, or start a discussion with you about your relationship. Maybe she does think it's hunky-dory, maybe she thinks there are some problems...but doesn't want to discuss it.
I've skimmed it, but until it shows up in the library, I won't sit down and read it.
I'm surprised she didn't want to know why you got the book, or start a discussion with you about your relationship. Maybe she does think it's hunky-dory, maybe she thinks there are some problems...but doesn't want to discuss it.
I've skimmed it, but until it shows up in the library, I won't sit down and read it.
As for me..."acts of service" is my language.
It's an old book, shouldn't it be in the library?
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