Yeah it sucks, but it will get better with time, Need to really start living life again, going out is great, next time just do it. You knew what the answer was going to be. Time to change, you should have been the life at that barbecue, not her. Throw a wrench in the workings of her plan, everyday you are confirming that her plans are spot on. One way to do it is to make her start wondering if you have quit trying, this is very powerful. Maybe stay out later than you would have, what would she care, just make sure you tell her, not to wait up or, it will be late, as you still have to show her respect, and then really go have a good time!

Burt