After our dance lesson on Saturday, my W accompanied me for clothes shopping. My pattern is to go once a year, and buy a shirt or two, and maybe a pair of pants (always the same brand). Since dancing, I have bought more colorful shirts, but pants that were still conservative. My W partnered with a helpful salesperson, and I surrendered to their feedback. I bought over $750 worth of bright shirts, a half dozen pants, tighter fitting jeans, and a suit with matching pants. My W was impressed that I hung in there, and didn't whine about leaving. She says that someone as healthy and youthful looking as I am for my age (thanks to dancing) should buy clothes that complement that.
She keeps writing and telling me how proud she is of me with the Hustle Formation team. I did something similar two years ago, and struggled. I have more experience now, and was ready to move into performance, with a solid partner.
We took the dog for a walk in the park over the weekend. I could never get my W to doing anything physical before (except yoga).
She mentioned to me that she has made peace with her childhood and emotionally distant father.
We joined our dance teachers and fellow students at the Salsa venue over the weekend. I'm not used to socializing with my W in public with a group, beyond family or dance classes. She had a great time, and they seemed to enjoy her fun personality and outspoken comments. I realized that my W and I, when together, need to connect with expressive artistic people (such as ballroom dancers) who appreciate personalities such as my W's, and where my W could be herself.
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CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
