Thanks Maureen. this rings so true. I married my mother twice, the first time was her negative attributes, for all the reasons you say so well.
The second timer I got it right; I married the joyful parts of my mother. My therapist when my first husband left me and the children said we identify with one parent and marry the other -- all quite subconsciously. You have pointed out key ways to bring the behavior to a conscious level.
This one really resonates.
Always gratifying to hear 🫶🏻 Thanks for posting!
Thanks Maureen. this rings so true. I married my mother twice, the first time was her negative attributes, for all the reasons you say so well.
The second timer I got it right; I married the joyful parts of my mother. My therapist when my first husband left me and the children said we identify with one parent and marry the other -- all quite subconsciously. You have pointed out key ways to bring the behavior to a conscious level.
Congratulations on the "second time's the charm" - there is hope!
Clever title and oh so true what you've written about "unconditional" love.