Quote: I'd hold off on the conversation about how to handle illness. I think it would help each of you clarify expectations, but wait until he's feeling better or gives a sign that he's in a "talking" mood. Suggestion: Don't make it a really long, drawn-out, detailed conversation where every minutia is discussed, debated, examined, etc.
Oh yeah - he's a guy so he may enjoy a little pampering more than he'll indicate. He'll want to feel self-sufficient when ill, but if you do little things for him without pointing them out, he'll probably appreciate it.
You mean, like bringing him a little hot soup and having the humidifier and Tylenol ready by the bedside, but letting him fix his hot shower by himself... Copious notes taken here (dealing with sick H myself of the don't-pamper-but-take-care-of-me-kind).
I love your insights CHL. Sound so Gary Cooper in 'High Noon': do what you have to do and don't talk about it...
"You don't throw a whole life away just 'cause it's banged up a little"
Tom Smith in "Seabiscuit"
