"I really do think they pick up on the vibe in the air or like animals. They know us too well and it makes them tense when we are as well. When we are relaxed, it rubs off on them too."
Wow. I believe the spouse, even though they have distanced themselves, do feel our emotions even when we try to remain distant and neutral, they can feel the tension, sadness, anger. I know for me and I suspect for everyone, it is IMPERATIVE to "act as if."
