So back to the story… my husband calls on his lunch hour and tells me the story of the car being sold and I do what I do… I freak out! I hang up with him, call the police in the area (and quickly find out that I do not have enough information to proceed with a complaint). So, of course, I call my husband back to get more information only to find out that he is upset with me. Deciding that the best forum to discuss the car and his displeasure with me would be at home instead of at work in cubicle world, we agree to talk later. Before going home, I called to test the waters and see if he were still upset with me and he very clearly stated: "I am not mad at all; I called because I was upset about the car, I didn’t expect you to start calling the police. I just wanted you to listen."
I felt terrible and explained that I did listen and I was furious for him. I wanted to take care of it Get the car back and solve the problem. What I didn't realize is that isn't what he needed. So there it is. I am more of a take action girl, get it done, and find justice, not a sympathizer. Don’t get me wrong, I think this is fine trait to have, but not when your loved one just needs you listen and empathize. I am trying to be a better person and have decided to work on this.
Later that evening (and several times since), we dissused the issue and will be taking action. We will be working on getting the car back, which I am sure will prove difficult, but I am certain the law will be on our side. I mean really, you can’t just sell someone else’s car.
More details to come…
