Posted by Medusa on December 12, 2003, at 15:09:10
In reply to Re: how to phrase a slow-down request? » Medusa, posted by shar on December 12, 2003, at 15:02:15
Shar,
> Not to sound too flip, but I consider my answering machine a great friend. It allows me to avoid calls I don't want, and return those that I want to (or feel obligated to).
>Snort. I haven't picked up either of her calls this week. Her number shows up on caller-ID as "unknown" and I only answer those if it's timing where I just +know+ that stbx is calling for something practical. (He's not psycho about calling for 'small' things, thank gourd.)
I haven't returned her messages, either ... in this case, I really care primarily about developing my own skills. Otherwise, I'd go with the hug-my-answering-machine approach.
I hope my answer (and my snort!) don't seem ungrateful ... I'm on the same page about not picking up the phone. Just need to learn to be more active, for when I'll eventually need it.
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