AS, my ex checked out last year this time. (Well more like July 2011). Here we are. He initiated. I changed a lot... We'll see. We still have a "dance" we do, and I am observing how I feel about it. So far, not great. But I know he's working on it and he is trying (I can see the change). I'm just afraid of it.
And then I begin to realize all couples have some "dance" or another. I'll write more later. Would love some thoughts and support. Thanks!