Hi Mark, great insight there--I have been baffled for MONTHS why he seems to be listening to my sound reasoning and arguments, yet has never once responded as if he understood except to occasionally say reluctantly, "OK." Usually what he does is summarily reject our arguments, then makes his own which are never compelling, and by that time he's upset and the conversation ends. We walk away feeling baffled and hopeless.

I think part of this is he's too proud to admit he is not following, and then just becomes really defensive by standing his ground and giving these really poor arguments in response.

Is there any chance I can private message you on this forum? Some of the information I wanted to share is too private. Thanks!