Hello From Tokyo! Husband has issues....

[LuckyLuke]

So the glass is also half full... depending on your point of view. It would be good to continue actions on your part that encourage these positive actions/reactions on his, so with time, things may well soften, thaw, and communication, also deeper, will improve.

I am just reading a very useful book which may be of interest to you also: "Power of a Positive No". You can look inside on Amazon if you like.

I am curious - do you think that cultural male-female stereotypes play a role in your relationship?

Luke