I am being happy and doing things as per DB, but cannot let him think my life is super great without him. I can show him my life is going on and I am happy, but don't think, I can project the I don't care, because it is what I have projected all our M. This is a 180 and it is frigging tough to say what I feel, rather than saying what I think he should feel or do lol!
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Ruby, what you can also do is make him feel as though you value his opinion and insights. Basically, he needs to feel needed and respected. Think of opportunities to ask for his opinion (housekeeping stuff.) Say thank you. Show appreciation.
Oh, and you've been so insightful today! Thank you for all your help.
