You know, I didn't even really think about it that way, AS.
I gave the anniversary a LOT of thought and I realized that, I don't wish to ignore it as if it never happened and those were things I wanted to say....so I sent it. I honestly had no expectations regarding that text. If I didn't get a reply, it wouldn't have bothered me all that much. The text was more for me personally. I didn't consider it a "love letter". I didn't express my love for her, but I can now see what you are pointing out. I hope it didn't come off as pursuing or pressuring, because that was not my intention. If she did interpret it that way, that will be her emotions to deal with. I did what I wanted to do. I didn't mention the anniversary itself, just noted the day.

With that said, wife did reply, and I was a little surprised by her text.....mostly just the use of wording, I guess

Thank you for that,(Suckerpunch). Happy Anniversary. today will always be special to me, no matter where we are at in our lives. Have a good day and let me know what the Dr. says about (daughter).

Daughter had an apointment today, obviously. The "happy anniversary" part threw me....horrible choice of wording on her behalf, I would say.


Me:46 Her:38
My D: 11
Her S: 8