I keep my fretting about our money situation to myself. My W is aware of how tight things are. I hear no complaints from her. I wish she'd hurry up and bring in some extra cash flow, but I catch myself and realize I'm being controlling, impatient, and self-centered. We go on cheap dates (less than $25 for meals, and second-run moves, or dance venues ($5-10 per person). We're not joining our studio for $60 per person fundraiser. I hear no talk of vacation planning. We've cut our private lessons to bi-weekly.
She keeps working on her physical self, spending several hours two times per week at the fitness center. I'll try to influence her to join me for a third day. She's not complementing her work with improved diet or smoking cessation, but one step at a time.
Her mood has improved. I'm not getting much irritability from her. She's pleasant to be around most of the time.
She's looking into a ballroom Latin dress for venues or competiton. I'm excited for her. Our instructors invited her to visit their personal seamstress to get ideas. This gives her something to work towards as far as getting into shape.
On my way to work this week, she patted my behind. She also cuddled next to me in bed one night this past week.
Her job-hunting preparation goes in fits and spurts--intermittent attendance at her job club. I keep quiet about it, because she keeps talking about it, and is moving towards it at her own pace.
We attended a Spring Ball ballroom event again. This has not gone well in the past when we've gone alone. We have a larger dance repertoire each time we go, so we're able to dance more dances together. I volunteered to organize a group outing to this event thru our studio, which allowed my W to socialize and dance with others during the event. She organized an after event excursion to a favorite restaurant. We arrived at 8:30PM, and left the restaurant around 1PM. In the past, we struggled to last two hours together.
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CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
