Quote: I think they make a choice to do that in their head before they fully feel it in their hearts.
I think you're absolutely right AND I think that on some level we're aware of that and resent it because WE fantasize that they should be eternally grateful to us for allowing them to come home when they're really not sure that it's even what they REALLY want to do given what they've done.
Quote: Men are fixers, but most won't voice their needs or feelings so we have no idea how intense they feel this void in their lives.
Absolutely!!!
And another pearl Rach:
Quote: I think the best way to change the way a person treats you is to change the way you treat them.