I hated it so much when he moved to the couch. I felt like I really lost him then
Yes, yes, yes!!! I missed him so much when he moved to the couch. My H moved about a month before I found out about the PA (he probably moved when it went from EA to PA). I was so confused!!! Even after I found out, I still missed him.
And you pegged it, Joie is amazing! She is way onto piecing, but hangs around to help us lost souls.