This is what I've come up with thus far - in blue:
How are you doing? I think I over did it last night. My left calf is killing me and it affects how I walk. I’m going to take a few nights off from that. Probably a good idea. Sorry it's hurting - can try some motrin and put some stuff on it and maybe sit in the tub would be a good .
That was my attempt at small talk. :o) Nothing wrong with small talk. :-)
Maybe we should talk about things. I know they are not where you want them and I wonder how long you can go with things as they are.
You have made huge improvements and I don’t want you to think they have gone unnoticed. Thank you for your efforts. :o) Thank you for noticing. I do feel better about myself than I have in a LONG time. I know I can reach my goals instead of doubting myself or feeling hopeless. It's a very good feeling in that regard. Are things with you and I where I want them? No - you're right, they aren't. For the most part, I've just been doing as we discussed before and focusing on me though. I have no idea where you are at in your thoughts so I would love to hear them. I have been thinking a lot on what a healthy relationship is and how it looks - how it feels - how it sounds - all of that - and that's what I want.
Do you want to share your thoughts now? Is it easier to write it down or talk in person? I don't have a problem with us talking in person, but often I find I communicate better in writing for some reason... in conveying my true feelings. Of course, that's assuming they are read on the receiving end as they are intended while I'm writing. :-)
