It has been a very long 6 months with highs and lows. But it would appear W and I are on the road to reconcilliation!
Wife finally seems to have come back around to the idea of saving this marriage, still fairly guarded, however she seems 'back', she is playful, sweet, flirtatious and FUN. She seems very excited and has frequently been discussing the future in very optimistic ways.
I am friggin estatic!!
Now what?
I can only imagine that this phase is going to be another long road with its ups and downs as well.
After going through the past 6 months, I have no desire to lose any ground.
Please share the 'piecing' rules of thumb. From my perspective I feel like its honeymoon all over again, but I do not want to come on too hot & heavy and I think I have been doing that. She seems to be understanding, & is accepting of my blissful joy and affection, however I do not want to irratate her.
My greatest concern is me falling into complacency and reverting into old bad habits.
My 2nd thing is, well, there is quite a lot of hurt I went through over the past 6 months and for the most part, I have had little choice but to supress it. I do feel I have forgiven her because I do honestly believe I understand exactly how/what happened and the roles I played in that. But in the same light, how can I be sure these supressed feelings of hurt do not fester?
When is it 'safe' to discuss these feelings with her? The last 6 months have been so heavy that all I really want to do now is enjoy things. And the last thing I want to do now is turn her off.
So any advice from people that have been 'piecing' for more than say...2 days, is well appreciated!
Thanks!
Me: 37 Wife: 40 Son: 7yo Son: 18 mo Bomb: 12/31/07 Status: Reconciled 1/2009 but backsliding terribly right now