My heart hurts and I don’t know what to do.
I answered my phone this morning and knew right away that I was on the line with a clients wife …”This is going to sound weird but who am I talking to? I know I called you but who is this?”
Sigh
One of my clients wives, pain and sadness in her voice, a touch of strength that amazed me and the sound of confusion. “I’ve found your number and a photo of you on my husbands phone and I’m wanting to ask you some questions but I understand if you won’t talk to me”.
There was no question in the Bunny’sHeart. I needed to answer her questions.
She remained very kind, calm and intelligent throughout our 20 minute conversation. She never got angry, in fact she took the time to tell me she was not judging me for what I do. Wow.
Her circumstances are unique and I will keep that private, sufficed to say …she deserved the truth and she got it. I did not insult her husband, I did not say anything hurtful (that’s so not true and I know it, how could the entire conversation not have hurt?) I wanted to go to her and hold her and tell her what a wonderful man she has sharing her life. Too much to say, nothing would make sense to her or to me.
I did my best to explain the subtle and real differences between an industry favorite and a significant other. I told her that her husband was not seeking love or ongoing daily communication. I explained that, in my opinion, the industry offers a way for some men to avoid being pulled into a love affair. I told her that SHE is the one he wants to be with. I just don’t know if she’ll ever truly believe that again and for that I am eternally sorry.
My loyalties lie not with my clients, not with their wives but with my heart. Perhaps another person calling with a different attitude may have received a different response; but today, this call, this lady, this client’s life partner received the truth, not complete by way of details or specifics, just the truth as best I could explain things without graphic detail.
In the end …she said I seemed like a caring and intelligent person and suggested that if she and I had met under different circumstances maybe we could have been friends …Ouch. How the hell did I deserve that from her?
I don’t know if anyone wishes to say anything at all in regards to similar experiences or to offer advice. It’s something I will have to spend some time thinking about. I’ve always looked to the board members for support and advice when I’ve needed it in the past and I’ve always felt it was the right thing to do.
Like I said my heart hurts.
For what it’s worth …BunnyHugs
JessicaPRabbit
To My Very Special and Valued Friend and Client whose wife called me today ...
I thank you for all you've shared and I wish you the very best. You know I am here if you need to talk and I hope you know that I fully understand if I don't hear from you again. Please don't beat yourself up in regards to me. Concentrate on what's critical right now. I'm sorry if my honesty is not what you would have wanted me to offer her under these circumstances. It's all I could do.
I really think you deserve the best.
I answered my phone this morning and knew right away that I was on the line with a clients wife …”This is going to sound weird but who am I talking to? I know I called you but who is this?”
Sigh
One of my clients wives, pain and sadness in her voice, a touch of strength that amazed me and the sound of confusion. “I’ve found your number and a photo of you on my husbands phone and I’m wanting to ask you some questions but I understand if you won’t talk to me”.
There was no question in the Bunny’sHeart. I needed to answer her questions.
She remained very kind, calm and intelligent throughout our 20 minute conversation. She never got angry, in fact she took the time to tell me she was not judging me for what I do. Wow.
Her circumstances are unique and I will keep that private, sufficed to say …she deserved the truth and she got it. I did not insult her husband, I did not say anything hurtful (that’s so not true and I know it, how could the entire conversation not have hurt?) I wanted to go to her and hold her and tell her what a wonderful man she has sharing her life. Too much to say, nothing would make sense to her or to me.
I did my best to explain the subtle and real differences between an industry favorite and a significant other. I told her that her husband was not seeking love or ongoing daily communication. I explained that, in my opinion, the industry offers a way for some men to avoid being pulled into a love affair. I told her that SHE is the one he wants to be with. I just don’t know if she’ll ever truly believe that again and for that I am eternally sorry.
My loyalties lie not with my clients, not with their wives but with my heart. Perhaps another person calling with a different attitude may have received a different response; but today, this call, this lady, this client’s life partner received the truth, not complete by way of details or specifics, just the truth as best I could explain things without graphic detail.
In the end …she said I seemed like a caring and intelligent person and suggested that if she and I had met under different circumstances maybe we could have been friends …Ouch. How the hell did I deserve that from her?
I don’t know if anyone wishes to say anything at all in regards to similar experiences or to offer advice. It’s something I will have to spend some time thinking about. I’ve always looked to the board members for support and advice when I’ve needed it in the past and I’ve always felt it was the right thing to do.
Like I said my heart hurts.
For what it’s worth …BunnyHugs
JessicaPRabbit
To My Very Special and Valued Friend and Client whose wife called me today ...
I thank you for all you've shared and I wish you the very best. You know I am here if you need to talk and I hope you know that I fully understand if I don't hear from you again. Please don't beat yourself up in regards to me. Concentrate on what's critical right now. I'm sorry if my honesty is not what you would have wanted me to offer her under these circumstances. It's all I could do.
I really think you deserve the best.