an_argument tender_square “when you think about leaving, what is it that you see?” “honestly, i worry that he will tell me no. that he will create some kind of intellectual argument as to why we belong together and i’m not at the same level to present my side of the case.” “how about your reason is ‘because i don’t want to be with you anymore’?” 220812 ... tender_square i don't know if my neighbours realize their voices carry across the driveway, into my open bedroom window, even as all theirs are tightly sealed. at 7:30 in the morning, i hear her raised voice: "when is it about me?" i know what's at stake. they told me as much at their dinner table days ago. one of his adult children is back in the picture causing problems between him and his wife once more. after he left the table to retreat from the discussion and disengage in the garage, she leaned across the table and revealed, "i am a fighter. and it worries me because i know when i reach the point where i can't fight anymore, it's over. there's no going back." 230820 what's it to you? who go blather from