picture 3 is one circle inside the other - essentially 1 circle.
I would bet a paycheck that my H would see it this way too. Puts waaaay too much of his 'happiness responsibility' on me. I see it as Picture 1, like you.
hey edie, sorry you have been struggling, but things aren't too bleak. Just a big ol' bump. I totally understand what you mean about 'losing the battle, and not the relationship'. I totally get that.