If you do get to reconciliation, lead on not taking on too many do-it-yourself or other unnecessary projects that are "good in theory" but will just make him feel like a failure when not seen through. We don't have to start every good idea we don't have the time to complete. I"m guilty of being a starter (and not a finisher) sometimes and I know the discouragement that comes with it. Have a good weekend with boxer dog!
