I have been practicing the listening thing with everyone too not just H. I feel it will only improve all of my relationships. and it gives me more chances to practice and work on it.
I had a quick look at meetup.com a while ago but there isnt nearly as much listed for the UK on there, especially my area as I am in a smaller town. I have about a month left til the bulk of my assignments are due for my grad classes so will be busy essay writing for the next 4 weeks. But when that is finished I will have another look at the site and see if there is anything close enough that I can travel to. I have moved a lot for H's job and most of my friends in the area work with H so I dont really have contact with them now. I'm glad you found it useful to go to these groups. I think I need to get out there too, its the only way things are going to get better for me.
I have to do a presentation tomorrow! I hope it goes well, I am getting anxious already.
Me-27 H-28 M-2.5 yrs T-8.5 yrs No kids B 1/09 S 2/09
