Thanks 2, the trip did spark a tiny conversation. I am going to support a work event that takes place on a Saturday so I will be gone the whole weekend. This is the weekend before my birthday. I gave plenty of notice but found out my W was planning something for me that weekend. I just told her it could wait until the following weekend.
Now I'm a bit curious as to what she may be planning. No expectations but it is nice to know she was thinking ahead about it.
Also I'm more aware of the cycle where progress leads to more hope which can also lead me to having expectations. That temptation is still there but I can see it and be more deliberate about not giving into that pattern which doesn't work.
Me:45, W:45 S:16 D:13 M:22, T:25 Bomb: July 2010 Putting finances in order for "D" Continue to live in same home-separate rooms