Just an update on the sitch. Other than me having a jag of homesickness that made the W reconsider the option of moving to Fort Collins, CO, all has been pretty good. Not perfect, but good. Even if I wanted to move to FC, it wouldn't be practical until we pay for this move. I think we'll certainly stick out the winter and see how it goes.
She really seemed happy to be home. She was saddened to see her small town of Gloversville, NY had become vacant downtown, like so many former industrial towns that have lost all their jobs.
Anyway, about our sitch. I have to resign myself to the fact that my W is never going to be as physically affectionate as I'd like. I'm trying to read the copy of The Five Love Languages the Kim07 gave me so I can get a handle on how to properly react to and interact with her. Most of our problems over the years have been due to misunderstandings, especially about our feelings.