Thanks. Patience is NOT one of my strongest virtues, and I am working on that. I have shown my alien childlike husband more patience in the last two weeks than I have in 4 years and it feels good to be calm. I do repeatedly read the DR book, especially when feeling low and it does help. I'll do that again tonight.
Btw, I have been reading your posts because I enjoy your insight and sense of sarcastic humor - something I have too. You have really grown since the first posts and it was wonderful reading how we CAN change for the good of ourselves and seeing it in action. I will definitely email you soon and get some extra help.
You're right, I should not make someone else suffer because of my fears. I'll try what you suggest and see what happens.
Me:49 H:47 S: 16 T:27 M:25 My EA: 2001 His PA: 10/2007, 6/2013 Separated, but H still in house
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