Karen,

Sorry I didn't post earlier. Been out today.

I hope you are feeling better. If not, take a big deep breath, now exhale. Now another deep breath, exhale. There now. Just like you've been told, you have a cycle here. You obviously recognize it because you said so yourself.

Also, I can say this because I'm a woman myself, you must recognize that mr. monthly is indeed here for you and that can cause our brains to go nuts. That was part of my problem last weekend. Try to remember that and get ahold of yourself. If you can take it, try some of the PMS/menstrual otc drugs. They help me some and they may help you, too.

Why does H dressing nicely to go out with his friends bother you so much? I think I understand it to a degree, but how do you dress to go out with your friends? Do you dress to look good and feel good about yourself? Try to chill about that. He's coming home to you.

Maybe he needs a little space for just a little while. It doesn't mean that he doesn't want to be with you at all, he just needs a little "without you" time. That makes your time together even better and more special.

I also understand the feeling of just wanting a D and calling it quits, but you know that H loves you and you love H. We both know that a D won't really stop all of the bad feelings and it is seldom the answer to any of the problems.

Don't feel bad because you and H don't do a bunch of things together. Right now H and I also pretty much just ML, go out to eat, go to movies, and watch tv together. Just enjoy what you are doing together. Remember, there are people on this board who would love to be doing just those things with their S.

Okay, another deep breath and exhale. There. Hang in there and don't backtrack! You can do this. H loves you. Believe it or not, this too shall pass.

Blessings to you,

Loved One