Wife has a 4 night, all inclusive resort trip to Cancun booked with single GF. $260 each, EVERYTHING included. Nice job perk to have, they leave a week from Sunday. Years back she used to sometimes talk about quitting her job because of all the stress. Now she says it's one of the only things she feels that she has that keeps her going.
It's been over 2 years since we've done one of these trips together, but she's planning one for our 30th anniversary in June! Considering how badly she wanted to run away last year, I'm pretty sure this is progress. I wonder if I'll get lucky?
Last nights conversation, after W came home from running:
M: I'm really proud of you, keeping up with the running. Over a year now, and you've kept the weight off and everything.
W: I said this was my last chance to get this right. (get in shape, and avoid ending up in the bedridden situation her Mom was in) Either that or put a bullit in my head, and I'm not going to do that.
M: Well, I'm really proud of you and think you're doing great.
She has a problem accepting compliments, there's always an excuse as to why the complimented behavior just wasn't good enough. I don't go over board with WOA. I pretty much give her space and allow her to do her own thing, as this is what she wants/needs right now. When I do see something that really impresses me, only then do I say something. I really hope she eventually gets to a place where she can accept compliments, and herself.
I took the day off work today, and will be working on my new project bicycle, (which I am REALLY excited about) among other things around the home. Bust On, y'all!
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
