My W said, "You have that party this weekend. What is your plan?" I replied with "Oh, you mean you're not going to come?" Then I got the long pause, the look of I-am-trying-to-keep-my-frustration-inside, the long blink and then the soft, "No." I then said, "You don't want to help me?" which only got me more of the same
Do you see how she reacted to you when you looked needy and weak? She asked you what is your plan. She wants to know you are on top of things and in control. Look at your response. A strong confident man doesn't need his wifes help to go a party with his kids. You failed the test.
"I got the gift wrapped, beach supplies ready and we are heading out the door at ____________."
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I immediately went back to sounding unaffected, postive and playful with the kids, as if her decision not to go had no bearing on me whatsoever.
She saw right thru you. Find your mojo.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.