Yes, I feel that everything has to revolve around her.

Lots of things pass her lips without much or any thought. May seem trivial but when she's just got into car and radio is on, without listening to the music, she automatically says "oh what a row!" Sometimes barely five notes....

It is about self-esteem, something she should have worked on years ago. Her closed mind is the only thing she knows, returning to it like a comfort blanket. Around this time last year, she announced she was going to my brother for Christmas Day. The statement made in an antagonistic way to try and upset me. I just said okay. Me not pleading and bursting into tears was not the reaction she expected or wanted.

My hobby is interesting and I feel privileged to be doing this in a male-dominated world. Yes, it can be very technical but I've learned a lot through having an enquiring mind. As you may know, pilots have a way with words!