Perhaps respect was a bad choice of words....but men definitely enjoy having their ego stroked.

Ive been thinking about your situation and im wondering if NC is more of the same for you.

Anyone else feel that?

I mean if you never really gave him a lot of attention while he was away, and that is one of the main reasons he is pulling away, then keeping quiet may just seal it in his mind.

Tough one. Anyone else have any ideas?

Me, H-34 now 38
W-32 now 35
T-13 now 18 years
M-6 now 9
Daughter 3 years now 7
Bomb 11/27/12 - OM
1 year in house separation
Reconciliation 12/2013. Healed now 2017