Would you rather let go of your precious autonomy and let Carol into your life, or would you rather teach your cat how to dial 911?
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This is how I know you’ve never had an adult relationship. If I say no, then I will be required to yes to something else in the future, and the stakes in the future might be higher. If I give in, then I’m no longer the alpha in the house. But there is a third option–the Fabian Strategy. The Fabian Strategy derives its name from the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus. He ran away and then rather than engage in battle he would retreat and retreat until the enemy grew fatigued and eventually made a mistake Although I abhor it as a military strategy, it is the basis for all of my personal relationships.
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