"H says the dogs are the biggest reason he does not want to "work on things."
From Poolgate to Doggate.. What's next?
The dogs could be a issue.. I can see how it would be hard to blend them together. At the same time.. isn't it a little early to be stressing over it? I mean.. you two have not even been on a date yet.
Lets "Work" this from another angle. I am gonna assume one of the dogs you have is the leader of the pack. If not lets just pick one. Do dinner at your house.. or drinks.. whatever. Introduce H to one dog.. see how dog reacts.. see if H takes to him/her. Once you have introduced the one dog.. set up a date in the park.. remember we talked about a doggie day? Bring just the one dog.. H can bring whatever one he wants.. then you two trade leashes.. and slowly introduce dogs to one another. Dogs are not too far off from Humans.. they need to be "socialized" properly. If things go well.. then we start introducing the other in the same manner.. we also kill two birds with one stone. You and him get to "socialize" too.
"Our anniversary is Thursday....any thoughts as to what I should do????"
I don't know that I would do much about it.. this is kinda one of those things that may be good or bad. I would keep it simple.. remember we are building something new.. if he follows along.
When is the next appt. with C?
Relax Eat Think Act normal React.. Smartly. Do something different. Emulate. Do Work.