Karen,

Sounds like you do need to give yourself a little break. It is really hard to be "on" all of the time. I know you're tired. I am, too, and I think that probably everybody on this board is.

Would it be possible for you to simply tell him that you're really feeling stressed lately and that you know you're hard to be around when you're like that. That you need a little time to "get over it" by yourself so that you won't bring him down. Then maybe you can encourage him to go out with his friends for an evening. Would that surprise him? Maybe you're talking about more than just an evening. Could you maybe plan an out of town girls night with some friends or a family member and then find some time while you're away to be alone? I know it isn't easy, but you need to take care of youself.

You still have some steam left, you just need to restock the coal bin and start shoveling again!

You can do this. You are a strong woman.

Blessings today,

Loved One