So to try and answer your question with a question... Is it better to show confidence to her and develop a plan, "manly & attractive" vs what I habe been trying to do, engage her, get her ideas to level the playing field / not be "parental and controlling". Then again, maybe I simply need to do a hybrid. What's your take Bug?
Kids are in bed, going to keep all interactions at this time upbeat and happy. She was nice and friendly with me when she came home. I was helping D12 with homework. It was nice. Oh, and going to exercise for a few.