We are on a Flat Spiral (?)

[Bagheera]

In order for me to be a dildo, she would have to have a sex drive!

Erm...this:

However, the minute we got up to the mountains, the wife started in on me. "Did you bring a raincoat?" No, didn't figure we would need them. "Well, go get some!"

sounds like a sex drive to me --> just one that comes out primarily when you're away from the house and on vacation (which is something you've mentioned before). A change of scenery often does work wonders for the libido, *particularly* for women, especially if there are a lot of negative feelings associated with the home front. The problem is, of course, that you can't stay on vacation (at least most of us can't). So you have to work on fostering a more relaxed, libido-friendly atmosphere at home, and in your bedroom, in particular.

Once you're finally back home, are you planning to sleep in the basement or back in the master bedroom? Are you going to 'go dark' as far as sex is concerned, or try to work with what she's willing to give you? And most importantly, what are you doing for YOU these days? Getting-A-Life and being good to yourself are going to be critical in your case.

Hang in there,

-- B.