Hey Opt (((HUGS)))

Your talk sounds like a plan to me. If you feel it will get you closer to your goals then do it.

I like the suggestion of asking and answering questions. I have been told that would work well too. Of course, I haven't talked R with my H for a long time, so I haven't tried it.

I also like the idea of limiting the time and scope of the talk. In fact, I had been told the question and answer exercise should be done with a five minute limit going back and forth for a set period of time (say 30 minutes total).

And while you think this time is difficult, always remember to put yourself in your H's shoes. He is trying to rid his life of the OW, living with the guilt of his infidelity and the hurt he caused you and your D, reorganizing his business, and reclaiming a spot in your life.

I am not saying that he doesn't deserve everything on his plate right now, but on the stress scale he is right up there at the top. Hence the need for extra sleep. Although, going to bed early seems to have an added benefit of for you two!

You don't need to give him and sympathy, but empathy make go a long way about now.

He is home with you, and tackling the R talks can be viewed as an ongoing process for you both. It will probably never end and probably shouldn't.

(Now if I can only do this when my H comes home!)



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