jethro, my h is an only child and got away with a lot. i wonder if there is any research on was and their place in the family? interesting you mentioned the example of the photo album. we had a recent discussion in therapy how h would get mad if i took out the trash because that was "his job" but he would never do it. aren't relationships fun!

i was just wondering about my changes as the old lisa has been creeping in. the old fears come up because i am stressed and tired. sounds like you may be too. we have been changed jethro and nothing can undo it. we may slip back into familiar patterns, but look how uncomfortable it feels for us now. we recognize it as not feeling right. don't worry about this, you are doing great. happy birthday to your d! hope you all feel better soon, lisa