Grateful and Thankful

Last night he and I actually had a good conversation.  For the first time, I was able to listen to things he were saying and hearing some of his grievances for the first time.  For once, I understood why he felt the way he did and we were actually able to talk about it.

I actually felt okay about things when he told me it was time for him to go to bed because it was late.  For once I wasn't hesitant for him to go because I felt okay.  It made me realize that he wasn't comfortable talking to me because he felt I wasn't listening and I wasn't comfortable telling him things because I felt that he would minimize things and push them aside.

I know I am extremely grateful and thankful we were able to have a conversation like that last night.