Change

  As I stated in my profile,  I don't like change. Well the funny thing about that statement is my entire life at this point is changing. The biggest change in my life right now is the relationship I have entered into. I was married to the same woman for 26yrs and in that time personalities develop and expectations are made...or not. I guess what I'm saying is you learn what to expect and anticipate reactions. Well I find that has changed. I have to relearn something as simple as having a conversation because of new reactions to the way things are said or understood. You can't have the same conversation with two different people and get the same results. As bad as I hate to admit it I have to be more patient, and we all know how hard that can be. The woman I have entered into this relationship with is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. She loves my daughter and I have no doubts she loves me, but she's not the same woman I've spent most of my life with. Things have changed! So now I have to,  I have to remember who she is and not treat her like I've grown accustomed to. I know this takes time and she is worth every second of my time it will take. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks...well that's what they made shock collars for! Damn I hope she doesn't have to use one on me!