Speaking softly.... Literally might not be a bad idea. Not whispering, but enough such that when you are talking he has to stop doing whatever he is doing to really listen. And maybe even come closer to you.
Figuratively, maybe you can use softer words. Even more, maybe you can "listen" more softly. Make sure that he can see that you are listening to him.
Will it make any difference? I don't know! But I don't think it can hurt.
I haven't done anything like dating, or contacted anyone in more than three seeks now. I might not until the holidays are over. Not carving that in stone, just thinking that with all the holiday stresses that are about anyway it might not be the best time. I'm not too worried about it for now. I'd like to think that I am the same person in person, though I am not really a "forward" sort, so it will most likely take a little work on my part for the right person to find me!
I hope they can get to the bottom of your medical situation! Had that happened before, or was this the first time? Scary, in any case!
I haven't heard anything about which tournament S11's team is going to play in yet. I think it is going to come down to which weekend fewer kids have previous commitments for. They don't have school the 25th and 26th. It's Rodeo Weekend! Yes that's right. Almost all of the schools around Tucson don't have school those two days because of all of the rodeo activities. I might have to go up to see a bit of the second tourney in any case!
I'm sorry you are feeling so down. We really need to turn your focus back on the bright shiny mindful that we know is in there. So, what are you doing this week?