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I have such troubling snippets... it seems the two cannot come to terms with how much they should be in each other's personal space. It's driving her nuts. It's driving him nuts. I'm not surprised Raine lashed out at him because he was hurting her.
To think things will change in an environment like that is insanity. They'll always be at odds with each other and neither will be happy. So both of their needs are being neglected. It's only a matter of time before they realize this and break up and this time for good. The only reason I can spot it is because I'm the only one who's been trusted with enough information to see it. To expose the behavior in public, do this:
1. have a person who has gone through a rough breakup and can't stand seeing happy couples. Ashley will not want to be touched out of respect, but Rob will continue to touch anyway despite being told not to.
2. Ask Rob why he touches her and why he expects to be able to touch her. Listen carefully to his answer. Do this with Ashley as well and compare her answer.
3. Show concern for her emotional health and spend time roleplaying with her. The pain of the past will show clearly with it as she will know no other way to act. She'll practically emote how to speak with her and handle her if you pay close attention.
There is only one hope i can see for their relationship and that is that Rob MUST realize he is in legal trouble with what he is doing to her. Touching someone when they do not want to be touched especially in the ways he wants to touch her is sexual harassment. Only then will he be able to make the change that will make her happy.
I sent Zandra after the problem. We'll see if anything comes of it. If not... I have to confront Rob about what he's doing to her. And I have to do this in person... otherwise he will not listen.
To think things will change in an environment like that is insanity. They'll always be at odds with each other and neither will be happy. So both of their needs are being neglected. It's only a matter of time before they realize this and break up and this time for good. The only reason I can spot it is because I'm the only one who's been trusted with enough information to see it. To expose the behavior in public, do this:
1. have a person who has gone through a rough breakup and can't stand seeing happy couples. Ashley will not want to be touched out of respect, but Rob will continue to touch anyway despite being told not to.
2. Ask Rob why he touches her and why he expects to be able to touch her. Listen carefully to his answer. Do this with Ashley as well and compare her answer.
3. Show concern for her emotional health and spend time roleplaying with her. The pain of the past will show clearly with it as she will know no other way to act. She'll practically emote how to speak with her and handle her if you pay close attention.
There is only one hope i can see for their relationship and that is that Rob MUST realize he is in legal trouble with what he is doing to her. Touching someone when they do not want to be touched especially in the ways he wants to touch her is sexual harassment. Only then will he be able to make the change that will make her happy.
I sent Zandra after the problem. We'll see if anything comes of it. If not... I have to confront Rob about what he's doing to her. And I have to do this in person... otherwise he will not listen.