"The repeat happened again just last month and I think he was as hurt by it now as he has always been"
Cat, do you notice any changes in your H`s humour depending on his interaction with his mother? I think I see a pattern in mine. Just wondering. MIL doesn`t live near us, praise the Lord!, but once he`s been on the phone to her, he`s straight into bad mood territory.
the worst thing for these guys is that they don`t seem to have the language to articulate their feelings, don`t have a clue about the possiblity of reconciliation and forgiveness.
I`m really working with my sons on the communication issue. I don`t shirk from any topic and don`t over talk either(well, not for me anyway...) and I try to be available whenever they want to talk(though i`m thinking of putting a do not disturb after 10 30pm sign on my bedroom door!)