I spent the day with H. At his request we went together to a horsey thing and walked around and saw all sorts of friends and networked and made business deals and H was even drumming up some new business. We went to lunch with friends and then spent time with friends at their house. A pretty normal day in contrast to the hellish week we just came thru.
I do wonder if any of this 'new' behavior from H has to do with me telling him I am tired of dealing with the rumors and I don't know what to say anymore.
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.
Well, maybe he's reacting to you putting your foot down. When we maintain our own self-respect and boundaries, it makes us more attractive. Something about the other person finally realizing that we don't need them around to be happy.