Matthew --
I think that is the point I'm at. But it's also part of the problem (and I hate to keep saying 'problem' because that promotes a certain mind-set on my part):
I have suggested to him that we agree to disagree. His response is that he will keep talking about the things he believes to be true 'until the sun implodes'. He doesn't think we're disagreeing -- he thinks he is sharing with me vital information that is for my well-being and happiness.
Lay down a framework: my therapist suggested this also. It's kind of a one-sided thing... I can abide by it, and he will too, for a little while, but then things deteriorate to what they were. Which is where I'm at now.
In any case, many thanks for your thoughts! It's just been on my mind a lot lately.
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