T^2, great post! I needed to take this to heart, as well!
I was very inspired by the quote from PschToday and looked up the article and read it and some other articles as well about R's. It was so helpful for me. Thank you SO much!
I've done the glazing over thing too many times to H and other people I love. It's time to make changes.
I loved the suggestion about learning about what someone else is interested in. That is good, solid advice and can go a long way in restoring communication. (also helpful to review just before visiting relatives at Thanksgiving )
Sometimes I feel very much like the way you describe your W, it's scary. I'm so grateful I don't have the abuse background. I admire her for continuing to try to become a balanced and loving adult. I'm sure it's been a tough road for her.
Me54/H47 '08 H is "done" March '12 H moved out Brink of D, December '12 2014 totally reconciled! ...... "I firmly believe in the...absolute possibility of marriage renewal." Jim Conway