When I read this the first thing I thought was...hey, he's reconnecting, he's starting to do things at the home which he hasn't done in a LONG time. That's a baby step.
Who knows why he took the picture down. Don't try to figure it out. Focus on the baby step.
Second thing I noticed...he noticed you were upset and he asked you about you. How long has it been since he did that? Probably a LONG time. Another baby step.
Maybe tomorrow you can answer that question. Maybe...and that's what you will have to figure out...it's time to start answering his questions. In ten words or less let him know why you were upset. Just say "I'm upset you took the picture down." You don't need to tell him why unless he asks. Just answer the simple question. BUT remember that just for a few seconds he focused on you. He may be testing the waters...are you able to be honest with him and not hurt him?
How do I keep from getting bitter (or staying bitter). Prayer. That's the only way. I pray everyday that I am able to forgive my husband and when I pray that prayer I think about anything that I am feeling towards him that is wrong and ask God to help me not feel that way. And time. There was a time that I had to pray that God would help me want to talk to my husband. Also, I have found the little boy in him from so many years ago that is hurting. That's the person I focus on. I don't focus on the man who my husband was for so many months...I focus on the little boy who was hurt for so long and is just now being able to express himself.
Trusting, you have had two baby steps made by your husband today. Can you focus on them instead of the thing that has you upset? Just try. AND write those baby steps down...keep track of the good things. They will start coming more and more often.
