My WAW story

[JRG]

KD I really appreciate the words and advice. Thanks.

I am working on a few things. Over the last several years I've been too pessimistic and kind of a downer. I think it has mostly been related to stressful and unsatisfying work. Apparently I've been bringing this attitude home from work with me a little too often. My wife has said several times that she thinks that I've forgot how to have fun. I was beginning to believe her and I look back and don't like the person that I became.

I'm working to be more positive, to look at the good in things, to be more upbeat, to be more grateful for what I have, and to "relearn" how to have fun. I've been reading a lot about increasing self confidence and breaking out of my lifelong shyness. She's often been uncomfortable with me in social situations only because I was uncomfortable. I don't like that I had that effect on her. I'm also working to become a better friend to her by listening and being interested in her daily life. I think we lost that in recent years.

I believe that these are the root things that I need to improve.

I bought a new cell phone the other night and as I was setting up my contacts I accidently called her. When she answered I told her about the new phone and that I didn't intend to call her but she told me that she was wondering what I was doing anyway. We had a 15min conversation about random stuff going on in our lives. We both stayed upbeat and friendly throughout.

It was nice to learn that she was thinking of me though.