You and I could throw old sayings at each other all day, but in the end "It is what it is" is the only one to put your money on. Personally, I think most men are too narcissistic to care what women think. They don't count.
Don't put too much into how well he is sleeping. He just left what may be a stressful situation at home, but reality is sometimes a kick in the a$$. And no matter how far you run, you can't run from reality.
I hope you have a great visit with niece and D. Do your best to have a good time. Let him check in with you. Above all, TAKE CARE OF YOU.
By the way, I did as you suggested and wrote down my dream last night. Very interesting.
