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Relationship Issues
A response to criticism and blame
You say I am too critical.
I know.
You say I react with too much sarcasm.
It’s true.
You say I should be kinder if you make mistakes.
You are not wrong.
You say that everyone repeats mistakes; I should not blame you for that.
I assume not repeating mistakes is hard sometimes.
You say no one is perfect.
I agree. I am not perfect either.
You say I should appreciate you more.
You are right. I should.
You say I should notice when you are doing something right.
Yes, I need to credit you more for your efforts.
You say I don’t understand you.
I know I could try harder.
You say I don’t show my love often enough.
Yes, I should be more loving.
You say I should be more forgiving.
Yes, forgiveness is important. I need to work on that.
But when will you be kinder, less sarcastic,
more forgiving and understanding
and loving
to me?
