Thanks AS, especially for the examples. Brings it more to life. I needed clarity as I don't mind validatilng, yet don't want to enable cakeeating via comforting.
Journal... Nothing more was said by W rest of the day or night. I took S7 to scouts, came home, bathed S2, spent a few minutes with D11 while eating dinner....finally W and I kept our distance, more so because I afforded space via doing my own thing. Had a good workout, took care of some online and other stuff. She stopped by to see what I was doing. Simply told her. Then she wished me a good night. I stayed up a little longer. I had ran out and bought MWD's DB. I realized and I only had read DR and the individual one. So I almost have the complete collection 8)
This morning, W running late as uusal. I helped the kids as I can and get them to the care. On the way back inside, W stops to pick up some of her stuff, stops, and thinks momentarily, offers a hug. I hesitate with a puzzled look on my face. After a few awkward moments, I agree and give her a hug. Matching...temperature checking / comforting???? Not sure...will check back later, have to work...
