Posted by Honore on August 22, 2007, at 10:16:54
In reply to Re: I think I was rude today » Maria01, posted by Dinah on August 22, 2007, at 5:44:40
It could be, on the contrary, that he's proud of himself for having become ready to do long-term work, rather than embarrassed and self-conscious. Or maybe he's self-conscious in a pleasurable way-- he's cross the line into a more serious type of work-- and he's wondering what other people think.
I do think he's proud of the work he's doing with you-- even if he doesn't admit it.
I'm sorry the OCD is cropping up some-- but on the other hand, you're responding to something that could very well be there-- except maybe giving it a hurtful or negative spin. But I've been thinking this for a long time-- that it is a mark to him of a capacity for growth and development-- and gives him a chance to use parts of himself that he hasn't used before.
Honore
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