I had made a "surprise dinner plan". Went to a new (to us) and nice restaurant -- dinner was good, company was good, etc.
What went well: 1. After a semi-rough start, H seemed to be less reserved, more comfortable with me. At a few points in the evening, I was just overwhelmed with how much I was enjoying talking with him
2. H. asked me about work and let me tell a LONG and drawn out story about it. He seemed interested and responsive. (He actually just mentioned it during our AM phone call).
3. Like the night before, H and I had a conversation while in bed (this time about hockey ). He was animated, turned towards me while talking, touched me, etc. It just felt really good.
what didn't go well: 1. H. has been really physically distant of late (in a relative sense). When I got home from work it was more of the same -- I did a crappy job of acting "as if". I definitely showed my disappointment. About 10 minutes after I got home he asked me for a "big hug" and he gave me a long, passionate kiss. Can't complain AT ALL about that but I hope it wasn't guilt induced (by my sad face...).
Sage
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.