That he set aside a time of half an hour each week when he actually listens to what I say…
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Big’s suggestion is that he listen to me all the time…think I like her idea better!
eta – yes, he knows I’m blogging this…
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9 responses to “Tim's latest suggestion for family harmony”
PMSL – what about a compromise, 20 minutes a day?
C and I had an – erm, discussion the other night whether it was more polite to tell someone you didn’t want to listen to what they were trying to say, or whether to let them carry on but switch off.
So, will you reciprocate the half hour of listening? 😉
Did we???
😛 You won’t get me that easily Mr P
Half an hour a week?! Tim, what are you trying to do, wear yourself out?
Ah yes, those ear drums do get delicate with advanced age …
I am proposing a trade. Half an hour where I listen to what she says, and half an hour where she listens to my helpful suggestions, positive, supportive criticism and so on.
Let’s take a vote…
What, on whether you get puch him or not? 😉