You are making progress. And you are smart to not give in to the "show" he's putting on right now. He must sense a change in you, and he wants to keep you the "same" so he'll try different behaviors to see what you react to. If you don't react to the affection, he'll turn to other antics.
Take a deep breath and find your center. This is NOT easy but you can do it. Just go one day at a time.
I'm glad you're enjoying soccer mom-dom.
My kids all played when they were younger, and my H coached, and it was just a fantastic time for our family. (H has erased this. Oh, he knows they played soccer, but has no recall of loading the 6 of us in the van and spending day after day in an atmosphere of family togetherness.)
I hope the job sitch turns out ok. Have you considered/started looking around for other options? I didn't have a job when bd. Then the job I did get was awful... then miracle of miracles, I got a GREAT job! Having this GREAT job has made such a difference to me. A change might end up being good for you too.
So very glad to hear a whisper of calm in your posts. Keep up the good hard work.
Me 46 H 56 M 22 yrs S22, D20, Twin Ss18
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow. What you stop. And what you reinforce. ~~~~~~~ A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.
