The response validates the action.

Of course, all this has only happened over the period of a week. This is a very short period to look at to say it is a trend. But the changes DID take place AFTER I changed my behavior towards her.

I have learned the ways that I need to be showing my wife that I love her. I had been a fool in the past. I was always trying to show her that I loved her by doing things that she didn't value. When I started LISTENING to her and PAYING ATTENTION to what she was saying to me (and paying attention to what she liked) I found out how to really communicate to her how much I value her and love her.

My wife is a REALLY great girl. She's not perfect, but she's pretty darn close to it! wink
She's put up with me for years, so she must be!

Now, I still have difficulties in my marriage, but it is MY responsibility to control MYSELF and make the decision as to HOW I WILL RESPOND when things are not the way I would like them to be.

I continue with GAL (at the urging of my coach) and making sure that I correct MY short comings character flaws.

My job is to LOVE my wife and CORRECT MYSELF!