Anyways, W was disappointed that none of her friends were home over the weekend for her to go out with. I offered that she and I go out. She didn't care for that idea.
This is the one thing that jumps out at me. Women usually have this thing where they don't want to plan dates with a man. Try planning out a date, arranging a babysitter, and then see if she's up for it, in a genuinely non-needy fashion. Plan something that you can still enjoy if she doesn't want to go with you. If she still resists, I'd be very concerned, but go anyway and wholeheartedly enjoy it. After a few times of that, it takes a stubborn person indeed to not even be tempted to go along and share in the fun.
Originally Posted By: Miawip
It is weird at times that we talk about everything but R issues.
Keep it up. Only talk about R issues when she clearly wants to.
Originally Posted By: Miawip
We are both training for a marathon. I thought this was a good idea. It was something that we could do together and have something in common. We usually challenge each other as to how far and how fast we can run 5 miles or so. I tell people that I am really running and training just to amuse her.
What people? Did it get back to her? Whether it did or not, this is not a good attitude to take with you to any shared activity. Throw yourself into it wholeheartedly and share your appreciation of it with each other.
a fine and enviable madness, this delusion that all questions have answers, and nothing is beyond the reach of a strong left arm.
