So was Chuck and I mean that sincerely. But I lived through some horrors when his manic depression set in. Funks were frequent, mania was not. Still, the memories sting.
Some men just like to flirt. I think they suffer from low self esteem. To some it is just a game. But others cross the line. And it is both difficult to decide which it is, and how much you can tolerate.
I know a businessman in town from seeing him at various charity luncheons and business meetings. I really don't even know his name but he is attractive, outgoing and very much married. He often brings his wife along to the lunches. Truth is he always flirts with me. I do not encourage it. I am pleasant to both him and his wife. But I have noticed. Then yesterday, he was at a charity auction without his wife. He came up behind me as I was entering a written bid of $120 on an item and writing my name and #. He said "I'd pay $120 just to get your phone number". Hmmm... how does one respond to that. I certainly would never encourage a married man. I just laughed and walked away but it did catch me off guard. Reason I'm telling you this is just that some guys need to do this.
What you are writing about your H, though, bothers me. Mostly because he is disprespecting you. And you deserve better than that. I don't know that answer about how to deal with it. But I would be watching him.
