At the time I was disappointed that she has had over two weeks to set this up and she hadn't. I didn't think to validate. She did seem sorry that she couldn't arrange one. It's either her M, SF, S or maybe a friend unless we pay for one.
I know the feeling of putting off going out because of $ to pay a sitter, however, I am going to tell you it is as important as paying your mortgage. My H and I didn't go out for years because of $ and it really harmed our M. Take Sandi's advice and try to find someone to swap sitting with or some other solution because this is extremely important. If you have to use the $ for going out to spend on a sitter, go somewhere inexpensive - go to the park, bring a blanket and just hang out connecting; go to a coffee shop; it doesn't matter what you do but you need to do it.
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There was very little to no opportunity for any affection. I was interested if she would initiate the hug we have been doing when I leave.
There is always opportunity for affection. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture..reach out and touch her arm when you laugh about something, put your hand on her leg when you are sitting together, hug her for no reason, kiss her hello, etc.
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was interested if she would initiate the hug we have been doing when I leave. As I was leaving I didn't initiate and W said:
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W: Do you want your friendly hug? Me: (Laughed) I will go and get your parking pass out of the car. W: OK.
Instead of waiting on the step like she would normally she backed into the hall.
(Got the car pass)
Me: Gave her the pass.
Turned around to leave and she looked disappointed.
Me: What's up? W: I want a hug. Me: You want a hug, you can have a hug.
Hugged W, towards the end I ran ran hand down her back onto her ass.
Why are you making her ask for a hug? Are you trying to figure out where she is or is there another reason? Otherwise, having to ask for a hug really s8cks.
M 46 H 44 D 12 S 8 M 9 T 11 BD 2/15/13 "Makes sense to stay together" 5/12/13 Agree we are 'healing' 7/13 Definitely Piecing 9/13