Men-putz's- my hubby would never read any of the books I wanted him to read either. I honestly think he does not get how important it is to you. I really feel strongly on this.
About the superficial thing- I would think time together would solve that. Doesn't Hartley say- 16 hours a week alone? I know who can pull that off. But some alone time together is totally important.
I do understand that frustration b/c for years hubby and I lived almost as roommates with benefits and never any dates, rare interactions. 8 years since a date! I was pushing hard for one but backed off and am happy that about every other weekend we watch a video together. That is more time that we ever had spent together since the kids.
So can you ask for maybe a few hours tomorrow instead- like 3 or 4? Instead of the whole day?
I know how you will feel though- b/c even if your hubby agrees- you feel like he is forced to do it and you WANT him to do it. If that makes sense... blah!
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M38, H37 S3, S7 Together 15 yrs Married 8 yrs Bomb July 2008 Inhouse separation "I hate you" "We are over" (too many times to count) Reconciled Sept 2009 (still worth it)
