Greek, glad to assist. I believe all that I said -- but I still have to work on expressing it more often to my h. Getting better at it, though.
No kidding, 25...you really put it together well. I've been thinking about this idea of independence, self-reliance, strength, ability and autonomy...and how it fits into a relationship with a man. I've been wrestling with it personally, and as the mother of a daughter. How do I raise her to find the balance in her life? How do I keep the balance in my life? To be me - and be his? Well, I don't say you've answered all of those questions, but you truly put the right words to an opinion I agree with.
And how generous of you to take the time to share those thoughts with a younger woman (D4MIL). That's the sisterhood. It helped this older woman, too.
Cheers!~~~ Greek
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