Hey Nas. a native GA boy from Brunswick who lived in Savannah for 12 years here. Now I'm in Louisville.
Anyway, welcome to the club no one wanted to join.
first off, I think you're doing a fine job of Db'ing this early in the game. It's obvious that you really want to save your M; by the effort you're placing into researching this out. You recognize how your early pursuits were not effective and you have changed your tactics. he's noticed; believe me.
It's difficult to be the spouse of a first responder. I'm friends with several in law enforcement and a several firefighters. I'm also ex-active military and currently in the Air Guard. So I know what sacrifices a military spouse must make. It's not for everyone. But I commend you for your turn around and support for your husband.
Best I can glean from you sitch, is that your husband feels that you married down. I see self-esteem issues within him. It's sad that he doesn't see the love that you so wish to give him. It's not about money or class; love knows none of that. He needs to get beyond that to have a real relationship with you.
My W and I are polar opposites; she's the outgoing one, never met a stranger type. She's also the one having multiple A's. I was always content to stay at home and be a "family." Over the last year, she started going out more and more. Doing things without me. I don't like her friends and my friends don't like her. So I know what it's like to have different interests that keep two people apart.
I'll keep a watch here. I think you're off to a really good start. I've read your posts elsewhere. I do think you should be writing.