Originally Posted By: Giving My All

I have always been the "take charge" guy. I think that's one of the things that originally attracted W to me. Growing up, getting a real job, providing for my family in tough times had taken some of that from me and I started to get whiny about stress and job issues. I still had no problem standing up for myself at home though. Eventually this is what seems to have made W feel controlled and unheard.

How can I still be strong and confident while at the same time not be controlling and be a good listener? I'm open to any suggestions?


Anyone know how to PM? I'd love to get Alive and Kicking's thoughts on this, but I don't want to have to hijack anyone else's thread to get to her.


Me: 35
W: 31
S:9
M: 10 years
Together 13
MySitch - Ups & Downs
She moved out the day before Thanksgiving 2009, over 13 months post-bomb.