See this is so weird - we're talking on the phone like there's nothing different. Except - she's specifically stopped saying "I love you", spontaniously or in response to me. She's described this scenario where she has moved out, comes to the house to particiate in the family unit (for the sake of the boys it would seem), the leaves to sleep somewhere else. She "needs" space, but is being completely respectful, treating me as I guess "co-parent". She has said that I'm her best friend. What is this?
She says she logically understands why I've been doing what I'm doing for work, but feels taken for granted, "not married".
Just a few weeks ago, I was taking care of her post-surgery, and she commented on how she felt spoiled that she got to spend so much time with me (I'd taken off work). We had intimacy at that time. Now admittedly I was stressed out about the things I was missing at work, so that wasn't good. I'm sure she took that as an indication of my priorities.
I'm not sure how to decipher all this.
I guess I should stop saying ILY for now. It's a habit, but kind of pressing the issue.
