It's good to see you!.. *hugshugshugs* You're impressive on how upfront you are, facing things head on rather than fretting.
With the house, worst case you can bring in realtors if you're concerned about your short term goals (getting more $$$) conflict with your long term (not going into the hole).
I read "The Host". Stick with it. It's not the Edward/Bella sensual love conflict. It's about survival and belief in the midst of adversity. While reading it, I had to shift my expectations and go with the flow. Just cuz it's not the same doesn't mean it's bad.
OhhhHHH... sounds like our lives, huh?
Date night? Why wait for him to tell you when it's a good time. Tell him! One of my favorite mantras : "You always have time for a funeral." A bit morbid, I know but it puts things into perspective for me.
