H moved out so I guess we are separated - pls help

[courts0818]

Loving_Life,
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and replying. I appreciate it. Guess what? H came home today to close our pool so I took the opportunity to leave. While I was gone, he sent me a text telling me he was very sorry for forgetting my b-day. He said he was so busy and overwhelmed with work that it totally slipped his mind. I still don't think it's right and it really hurt my feelings - but it at least he did text me. I guess the birthday cards, balloon and flowers that he saw reminded him.

Ok...avoid all R talk. I can do that.

Oh man, I really thought I was doing great by not being the one to text or email him - but you are right, I should not respond to some of his messages that way he can wonder why I'm not replying. I'll start working on that suggestion.

When he does come home during the week - things have been very quiet between us. I have been so upset about him moving out that I usually go into our room and shut the door so I don't have to see him. Oops...not the best idea, huh? I can put on a happy front for an hour, but should I actually try to start a casual conversation with him? Like asking how work was or something similar? I don't think he'll say much of anything back to me.