Absolutely, Sandi. She can doubt it all she likes or needs to, but this is a genuine change of heart for me. I realize now how truly important this is to her, and I've internalized it, similar to my 180s on giving her space to socialize and spend time with colleagues and helping more with household chores and taking more responsibility for the kids' sports and musical activities. They've all become second nature to me and, although she is loath to admit it, I know my wife has noticed and (gasp!) appreciates the change.
One foot in front of the other...
M41 W42 M 12 T 15 S10, D9, twin Ds 3 1/2 BD 1/2/2013 Living as roommates Working on D agreement w. mediator 5/13