Why did I KNOW it was Italian? Being 50% myself, I suppose. (3rd generation Canadian, though).
I think your idea of a "date night" is excellent. I think your H needs to see how this will really benefit him too. My sis and BIL nearly ended their marriage over 10 years ago when my BIL had that emotional affair with a co-worker (I mentioned him before...they didn't have sex).
My sister insisted that he set aside every Friday for the two of them. A tall order as he not only co-runs their business, but has another job, a band, and teaches painting too! The guy is constantly on the go. For years my sis felt that he gave everything to everyone else but her.
But Friday night? He is now all hers. According to them it has SAVED their marriage. So how do we sell this to your H???
Does he realize how much happier you'd be, ergo how much less stress there would be in HIS life? Perhaps playing up the benefits for him might help. Yeah, I know "they" can be stubborn!
