Matilda, The dancing continues to go well. We took a Latin Dip class that involved leading my W into sexy and graceful dips. She was quite impressed with me. Once I knew what to do, it wasn't difficult. Tango is helping me to express myself in ways I normally don't.
My W is emotional about her job loss. I'm giving her some latitiude around this issue, but will talk honestly about money when the need arises.
We're taking a dance vacation in late September with members of our studio. She mentioned to me that she wanted to take a trip with other people. She doesn't get enough social needs met when it's the two of us. I didn't voice any objection when she told the instructors that we would join them for the trip. My W was also suggesting a Puerto Rico trip, which I'm not on board with yet. I'll let her look into it, but wonder how it will be paid for. I've learned that it's best to let my W percolate her ideas, rather than try to control them.
She and I went to our second yoga class this past week. My W loves the yoga teacher, who has a calming, gentle approach. We also plan on attending Pilates. My W has noticed an increase in tone in just one week of exercise. I'm going to look into swim lessons as I've never been able learn how to tread water or float.
I'm hoping the addition of the fitness club, and our involvement with the dance studio will help us both manage the unemployment stressor.
I'm back to reading and learning the craft of writing poetry. This is my private hobby separate from my wife. I also go to ballroom venues without my W. She doesn't have an issue with this, and doesn't want to keep me from it, just because she doesn't want to go.
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The Latin and other forms of dancing keeps you guys connection pretty good? It sounds like you and your wife have a pretty exciting life as far as marrieds go.
ON doing things out the country and the such. We should be able to do some of this without our relationship partner, but most of it should be done with them or with them in mind. I'd try to get with her on that Peurto Rico trip.
