It's only a failure if you backslide with it by bickering, getting upset, or otherwise pushing her away from you.
funny you should say that - W picked on something earlier, at the time I was trying to be sincere and listen to what she was saying , and I did end up snapping a bit. First time in a long time, so frustrating. So much for the idea of fun and not reacting !!!!
Me: 38 W: 35 M: 9Yrs T: 15Yrs S8 D5 BD: Feb 13 Still Living Together
I feel like I'm in thick forest, I'm slowly drawing a map of the way out, but not sure yet which side of the forest I will emerge.