Crucial Confrontations

Once he s done his best to create a safe climate, Ricky tries to describe the gap by starting with the facts and ending with a question. This is how he proceeds:

Ricky: Well, stay with me for a minute here; this ll take a little telling. (He goes on to describe some of the behaviors he saw in his ex-wife and some he is seeing in Elena. As he starts to ask Elena for her point of view, she cuts him off.)

Elena: I can t believe what I m hearing. Are you accusing me of cheating on you? You re so paranoid ; this just can t work. (She starts to leave.)