Hey Tumbling, It's been a short while since I've added anything, although I have been keeping up. First, I hope you are physically and emotinally better now, or at least on the upswing. 8)
Something that I wanted to comment on a few days ago was the "womanly role," of cleaning and taking care of everything. IMO, that is / has often been society's expectation that has been forced upon you / women. I on the other hand, am I guy ;), that has taken on that role in my household (as far as the cleaner, the laundry person, the finances, the scheduler). I can say that despite it making me look less than a man in society's image, I am okay with it. I viewed it as being able to be nurturing, supp;ortive, and in touch with my softer side -- I have always been more of an emotional guy than the "norm," whether or not I shared it is a different story. Anyways, since I have slacked on the cleaning duties, I have come to a few realizations. Maybe overdoing it has been more of an enabling process, at least for me, in the sense of my perfectionism and controlling behaviors (W.'s complaints), then again she easily could have steeped up too. I do knmow that, it kept me from spending QT with her at times, despite that being my intent. Also, You can have more fun with a little bit of a mess. 8)
Sorry for the rambling, but wanted to add a "manny's" POV. Good intent can end with bad outcomes. /shrug 8)
