I think lovehimso had a really excellent post to you. It echoed many things that I would have said.
So here is the thing I would like to add beyond what has been said in all the excellent posts:
The most important thing from the interaction was nothing your husband said or did. Rather, it is the way you 'performed' (to use an athletic term). You've been training for months... and you were well prepared.
Just think back five months ago: Imagine husband telling you he is not a marriage sort of guy and is enjoying the solitude of a single life. Wow... the untrained Beth would have melted down. Game over.
But the new Beth persevered. You accepted his comments and kept your composure. Then you formulated a response strategy (based on your gut) and turned the rest of the conversation into a positive.
Bravo! Congratulate yourself and celebrate your personal victory!
My thread, Carpe Diem #4 Orig Thread: Carpe Diem #1
