'Only when you accept the facts of your life fully, and make choices based on evidence, not fantasy, are you able to make meaningful changes'
about my daughter’s choices. I can tolerate my own discomfort in order to get her the support she needs.”
Not accepting facts puts the steering wheel of your life into the hands of the most challenging person in your orbit. As author Byron Katie says,"When you argue with reality, you lose, but only 100% of the time.” Nothing is a bigger waste of time than hoping someone will change without you having to do anything about it. Better to experience other people's behavior the same way you would accept the weather and then decide how to proceed.
Maybe she can accept that Max might never work, he's a dreamer, not a doer, but perhaps that's enough for Jamie. He might be an amazing stay-at-home dad if Jamie is willing and able to make enough money to support their family. If not, she'd beto find someone already gainfully employed. Making plans for your life that relies on some else changing keeps you stuck and powerless in your life.
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